Dr. Forrest Patrick Murphy MD
Ophthalmologist
555 E TACHEVAH DR PALM SPRINGS CA, 92262About
Dr. Forrest Murphy is an ophthalmologist practicing in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Murphy specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Murphy 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. Murphy 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 Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks 1978
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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