Dr. Thomas S Stevens MD
Ophthalmologist
2880 University Ave Madison WI, 53705About
Dr. Thomas Stevens is an ophthalmologist practicing in Madison, WI. Dr. Stevens specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Stevens 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. Stevens 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
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
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