Dr. Malin L Howard M.D.
Ophthalmologist
5500 Knoll North Dr. # 300 Columbia MD, 21045About
Dr. Malin Howard is an ophthalmologist practicing in Columbia, MD. Dr. Howard specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Howard 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. Howard 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 1972
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Eye Problems, Glaucoma, Ophthalmology (eye Disease) And More
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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