Dr. John Geoffrey Allen M.D.
Ophthalmologist
3525 Olentangy River Rd Suite 5310 Columbus OH, 43214About
Dr. John Allen is an ophthalmologist practicing in Columbus, OH. Dr. Allen specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Allen 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. Allen 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
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1986
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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