Dr. Joyce E Choe MD
Ophthalmologist
607 N Central Ave Glendale CA, 91203About
Dr. Joyce Choe is an ophthalmologist practicing in Glendale, CA. Dr. Choe specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Choe 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. Choe 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
Loma Linda University School of Medicine 1998
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Ophthalmology (eye Disease), Glaucoma
- Cataracts
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Univ of California 2002
- UCSF - Dept of Ophthalmology, Glaucoma 2002
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