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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Elmer Tu identified specializing in OphthalmologyOphthalmology
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor, and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses. No Sub Specialty.. He obtained board certification from the member board for Ophthalmology.

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Education

Dr. Tu attended medical school at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and graduated in 1988 having 24 years experience. Additional Ophthalmology training was conducted at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Jackson Health. Additional Ophthalmology training was conducted at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinic.

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