Dr. George S. Novalis M.D.
Ophthalmologist
6585 N Oracle Rd Tucson AZ, 85704About
Dr. George Novalis is an ophthalmologist practicing in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Novalis specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Novalis 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. Novalis 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
Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny 1967
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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