Dr. Julie K. Nishimura MD
Ophthalmologist
1010 Pensacola St Honolulu HI, 96814About
Dr. Julie Nishimura is an ophthalmologist practicing in Honolulu, HI. Dr. Nishimura specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Nishimura 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. Nishimura 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 Hi John A Burns Sch of Med, Honolulu Hi 1996
University of Hawaii 1996
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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