Dr. Alan D Gordon MD
Ophthalmologist
27 Sandy Ln Suite 220 Lewistown PA, 17044About
Dr. Alan Gordon is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lewistown, PA. Dr. Gordon specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Gordon 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. Gordon 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
Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj 1974
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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