Dr. Elmer Theodore Sornson MD
Ophthalmologist
655 Medical Center Dr Ne Salem OR, 97301About
Dr. Elmer Sornson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Salem, OR. Dr. Sornson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Sornson 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. Sornson 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 Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1961
University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com 1961
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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