Laurie Pollock
Ophthalmologist
2100 Erwin Rd Durham NC, 27710About
Dr. Laurie Pollock is an ophthalmologist practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Pollock specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Pollock 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. Pollock 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
Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1986
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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