Dr. Melvin Jerome Clark M.D.
Ophthalmologist
4212 N 16th St Phoenix AZ, 85016About
Dr. Melvin Clark is an ophthalmologist practicing in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Clark specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Clark 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. Clark 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 Mo-Kansas City Sch of Med, Kansas City Mo 1987
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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