
Dr. Thomas Lang MD
Ophthalmologist
7920 Old Cedar Ave S Minneapolis MN, 55425About
Dr. Thomas Lang is an ophthalmologist practicing in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Lang specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lang 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. Lang 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 1985
University of Minnesota Medical School 1985
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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Practice At 7920 Old Cedar Ave S
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