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Dr. John R Trittschuh MD

Ophthalmologist

4/5(42)
4016 W. Main St. Kalamazoo MI, 49006
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Practice Philosophy

Traditional Medicine

Rating

4/5

About

Dr. John Trittschuh and Dr. Vincent Keszei bring long experience to eye care, over 39 years in Kalamazoo. Specializing in cataract surgery including astigmatism control and multifocal lenses for intraocular ...

Education and Training

In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In Anatomy & Physiology 1967

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO- 1975

Provider Details

Male Spanish, German 50 years of experience

Awards

  • Flight Surgeon of the Year 1970 United States Air Force 
  • Flight Surgeon of the Year 1969 Military Airlift Command 
  • National Merit Scholarship Award 1960 National Scholastic Society 
  • Alpha Omega Alpha 1967 National Medical Honor Society 
  • Phi Beta Kappa 1964 Indiana University 
  • Diplomat 1967 National Board of Medical Examiners 

Treatments

  • Cataract Surgery
  • Diagnosis Of Ocular Disease
  • Glaucoma Diagnosis And Treatment
  • Glaucoma Laser And Surgery Treatment
  • Macular Degeneration Diagnosis And Treatment
  • Diabetic Eye Exams
  • Diabetic Laser Treatment To Retinopathy
  • Emergency Eye Treatment
  • Lasik Refractive Eye Surgery
  • Astigmatism Correcting Arcuate Keratotomy.
  • Eyelid Surgical Procedures.

Professional Memberships

  • Member Michigan State Medical Society  1974 
  • Member Kalamazoo Academy of Medicine  1974 
  • Member American Academy of Ophthalmology  1974 
  • Member Board of Directors Keystone Community Bank  2004  - 2012 
  • Treasurer Phi Beta Kappa  1985 
  • Member American Medical Association  1974 
  • Eye Surgeon Project HOPE  1972  - 1972 
  • Member American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery  1980  - 2000 

Fellowships

  • Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA Retina Diseases and Surgery  1974

Publications

  • Kalamazoo Academy of MedicineMonthly Topics on Medicine in Kalamazoo1997

Experience & Accolades

  • President1997 - 1998Kalamazoo Academy of MedicineLeading doctors of Kalamazoo County in enhancing the profession.

Dr. John R Trittschuh MD's Practice location

EyeCare Physicians & Surgeons PC

4016 W. Main St. -
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
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