Dr. Karim Jacob Samara MD
Ophthalmologist
3316 3rd St S Suite 103 Jacksonville Beach FL, 32250About
Dr. Karim Samara is an ophthalmologist practicing in Jacksonville Beach, FL. Dr. Samara specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Samara 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. Samara 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
University of Florida College of Medicine 2002
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
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