Dr. Ghada H Altaher M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1600 Medical Center Dr Suite 120 El Paso TX, 79902About
Dr. Ghada Altaher is an ophthalmologist practicing in El Paso, TX. Dr. Altaher specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Altaher 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. Altaher 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
Drexel University College of Medicine 1985
University of Baghdad College of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
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