Dr. Matthew Sloan M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2650 Elm Ave 108 Long Beach CA, 90806About
Dr. Matthew Sloan is an ophthalmologist practicing in Long Beach, CA. Dr. Sloan specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Sloan 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. Sloan 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
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1966
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 1966
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Ophthalmology (eye Disease), Cataract Surgery With Lens Replacement
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Multiple Sclerosis (ms)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Lupus
- Migraine
- Presbyopia
- Conjunctivitis
Professional Memberships
- Member MemorialCare Physician Society
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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