Dr. Joseph Maurice Scanlan M.D.
Ophthalmologist
175 Pike Road Trail Pike Road AL, 36064About
Dr. Joseph Scanlan is an ophthalmologist practicing in Pike Road, AL. Dr. Scanlan specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Scanlan 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. Scanlan 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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