Dr. Joseph L Wilhelm MD
Ophthalmologist
702 W Lake Lansing Rd East Lansing MI, 48823About
Dr. Joseph Wilhelm is an ophthalmologist practicing in East Lansing, MI. Dr. Wilhelm specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wilhelm 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. Wilhelm 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
Rush Med Coll of Rush Univ, Chicago Il 1975
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center 1975
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Vitreoretinal Surgery
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hives
- Migraine
- Presbyopia
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Retina Specialists
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Cleveland Clinic Fdn/The Cole Eye Inst, Retina/Vitreous Surgery 1979
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