Dr. Michael G Richie M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1575 20th St Nw Suite 101 Faribault MN, 55021About
Dr. Michael Richie is an ophthalmologist practicing in Faribault, MN. Dr. Richie specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Richie 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. Richie 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 Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1984
University of Minnesota Medical School 1984
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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