Dr. Peter James Francis MD
Ophthalmologist
3375 Sw Terwilliger Blvd Portland OR, 97239About
Dr. Peter Francis is an ophthalmologist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Francis specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Francis 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. Francis 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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U/Southampton Med Sch MD
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