Dr. William Wirostko MD
Ophthalmologist
Med College Clinics At The Eye Inst 925 North 87th Stree Milwaukee WI, 53226About
Dr. William Wirostko is an ophthalmologist practicing in Milwaukee, WI. Dr. Wirostko specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wirostko 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. Wirostko 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 Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1994
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (amd), Diabetic Retinopathy, Eye Trauma And More
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Retina Specialists
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Vitreoretinal Surgery-Eye Institute - Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee 2000
- Medical College of Wisconsin, Retina/Vitreous Surgery 1998
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