Dr. M. farooq Ashraf M.D.
Ophthalmologist
11459 Johns Creek Pkwy Suite 100 Duluth GA, 30097About
Dr. M. farooq Ashraf is an ophthalmologist practicing in Duluth, GA. Dr. Ashraf specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ashraf 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. Ashraf 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
The University of Toledo College of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
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