Dr. Mei L Mellott M.D.
Ophthalmologist
111 Grossman Drive Harvard Vanguard -Op Braintree MA, 02184About
Dr. Mei Mellott is an ophthalmologist practicing in Braintree, MA. Dr. Mellott specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Mellott 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. Mellott 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 Ma Med Sch- Worcester Ma 1993
University Of Massachusetts Medical School 1993
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Awards
- 2009 Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates Diamond Award
Treatments
- Ophthalmology (eye Disease), Strabismus, Cataract Surgery And More
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Birth Defects
- Strabismus
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Univ Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Pediatric Ophth 1997
- University Of Iowa, Pediatric Ophthalmol Fellow 1997
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