
Matthew Benz MD
Ophthalmologist
6560 Fannin St Suite 750 Houston TX, 77030About
Dr. Matthew Benz is an ophthalmologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Benz specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Benz 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. Benz 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 1997
University of Michigan Medical School 1997
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Type 2 Diabetes
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Practice At 6560 Fannin St Suite 750
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