Dr. Michael Patipa is an ophthalmologist practicing in West Palm Beach, FL. Dr. Patipa specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Patipa 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. Patipa 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.