Hossein Asghari M.D.
Ophthalmologist
301 E Muhammad Ali Blvd Louisville KY, 40202About
Dr. Hossein Asghari is an ophthalmologist practicing in Louisville, KY. Dr. Asghari specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Asghari 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. Asghari 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
Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS) 1997
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Conjunctivitis
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