Dr. Paul Steven Boeke M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1801 Hickman Rd Des Moines IA, 50314About
Dr. Paul Boeke is an ophthalmologist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Boeke specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Boeke 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. Boeke 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.
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