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Dr. Elmer Theodore Sornson MD, Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Elmer Theodore Sornson MD

Ophthalmologist

655 Medical Center Dr Ne Salem OR, 97301
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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

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

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Dr. Elmer Theodore Sornson MD's Practice location

Practice At 655 Medical Center Dr Ne

655 Medical Center Dr Ne -
Salem, OR 97301
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SALEM HOSPITALl

890 OAK STREET, SE SALEM OR 97301

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342 FAIRVIEW STREET SILVERTON OR 97381

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1401 N 10TH AVENUE STAYTON OR 97383

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