Dr. Thomas P Cliffel MD
Ophthalmologist
14200 Madison Ave Lakewood OH, 44107About
Dr. Thomas Cliffel is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lakewood, OH. Dr. Cliffel specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Cliffel 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. Cliffel 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
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1967
Ohio State University College of Medicine 1967
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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