Dr. Daniel Peterson MD
Ophthalmologist
800 Medical Center Dr Fairmont MN, 56031About
Dr. Daniel Peterson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Fairmont, MN. Dr. Peterson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Peterson 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. Peterson 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
University of Mn Med Sch 2000
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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