Dr. Steven Worthen Mortenson M.D.
Ophthalmologist
3769 Crossings Dr Prescott AZ, 86305About
Dr. Steven Mortenson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Prescott, AZ. Dr. Mortenson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Mortenson 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. Mortenson 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
Univ of Ut Sch of Med, Salt Lake Cty Ut 1987
University of Utah School of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
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