Dr. Deborah Watkins Alexander M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1519 E 6th St Weslaco TX, 78596About
Dr. Deborah Alexander is an ophthalmologist practicing in Weslaco, TX. Dr. Alexander specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Alexander 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. Alexander 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
University of Cincinnati / Main Campus 1981
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 1981
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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