Dr. Jill Ackerman MD
Ophthalmologist
26701 Crown Valley Pkwy Mission Viejo CA, 92691About
Dr. Jill Ackerman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Mission Viejo, CA. Dr. Ackerman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ackerman 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. Ackerman 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
Stanford Univ Sch Of Med- Stanford Ca 1992
Stanford University School of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Fellowships
- Preceptorship in Oculoplastic & Plastic Surgery 1997
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