Dr. Ira H. Asher MD
Ophthalmologist
65 Boston Neck Road North Kingstown RI, 02852About
Dr. Ira Asher is an ophthalmologist practicing in North Kingstown, RI. Dr. Asher specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Asher 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. Asher 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.
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Practice At 65 Boston Neck Road
65 Boston Neck Road -North Kingstown, RI 02852Get Direction
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02879Get Direction
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