Dr. Paul Mitchell MD
Ophthalmologist
366 Colt Hwy Farmington CT, 06032About
Dr. Paul Mitchell is an ophthalmologist practicing in Farmington, CT. Dr. Mitchell specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Mitchell 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. Mitchell 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
Mechanical Engineering 1970
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Headaches
- Birth Defects
- Birthmark
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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