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About
Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD earned his medical degree at Dalhousie University, where he completed his residency as well. He also completed a fellowship at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics.
Languages spoken
- English
University affiliation
Practice locations
University Station Eye Care Clinic
Mercy Clinic East Eye Care Clinic
Freeport Memorial Hospital Eye Care Clinic
Education & credentials
Board certifications
- Ophthalmology
Medical School
- Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Fellowships
- University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, Madison, WI
Residencies
- Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Internships
- Ottawa Civic Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Areas of expertise
- Adult and Pediatric Vitreoretinal Surgery
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Evaluation and Treatment of Vitreoretinal Disease
- Intravitreal Injections
- Macular Hole/Epiretinal Membrane
- Melanoma and skin cancer
- Ocular Tumor (including Choroidal Melanoma)
- Photocoagulation/Laser
- Repair Detached Retina
- Retina, Macula and Vitreous Diseases
- Retinoblastoma
- Surgery for Diabetic Eye Disease