Dr. Robert L Alan MD
Ophthalmologist
4540 Cordata Pkwy Suite 103 Bellingham WA, 98226About
Dr. Robert Alan is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bellingham, WA. Dr. Alan specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Alan 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. Alan 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
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1964
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1964
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
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