Dr. Michael A Kass MD
Ophthalmologist
4921 Parkview Pl 12th Floor Suite C Saint Louis MO, 63110About
Dr. Michael Kass is an ophthalmologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Kass specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kass can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Kass can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Northwestern Uniiversity 1966
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 1966
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Awards
- 2002-2013 Listed in Best Doctors in America (Best Doctors, Inc.)
- 2002-2012 Listed in America's Top Doctors (Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.)
Treatments
- Glaucoma, Eye Problems, Cataract Surgery With Lens Replacement
- Glaucoma
- Birth Defects
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri 1972
- Washington Univ St Louis-MO, Glaucoma 1972
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