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Dr. Stephen M Boorstein MD
Ophthalmologist
752 N High Point Rd Dean Medical Center Madison WI, 53717About
Dr. Stephen Boorstein is an ophthalmologist practicing in Madison, WI. Dr. Boorstein specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Boorstein 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. Boorstein 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 Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1992
University of Michigan Medical School 1992
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
Dr. Stephen M Boorstein MD's Practice location
Practice At 752 N High Point Rd Dean Medical Center
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Michael M Altaweel MD2880 University Ave Madison WI 53705
- Dr. Amol D Kulkarni MD1025 REGENT ST MADISON WI 53715
- Dr. Harry Roth MD1025 Regent St Madison WI 53715
- Dr. Michael B. Shapiro M.D.1200 John Q Hammons Dr Madison WI 53717
- Dr. Katherine A Hare MD1025 REGENT ST MADISON WI 53715
- Dr. Gabriel S Schaab MD2880 University Ave Madison WI 53705
Nearest Hospitals
ST MARYS HOSPITALl
700 SOUTH PARK ST MADISON WI 53715UNITYPOINT HEALTH - MERITERl
202 S PARK ST MADISON WI 53715UNIVERSITY OF WI HOSPITALS & CLINICS AUTHORITYl
600 HIGHLAND AVENUE MADISON WI 53792