Dr. Lawrence Roach O.D.
Ophthalmologist
2818 Cottman Ave Philadelphia PA, 19149About
Dr. Lawrence Roach is an ophthalmologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Roach specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Roach 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. Roach 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.
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