Cynthia Lee Alley MD
Ophthalmologist
3401 N Broad St Philadelphia PA, 19140About
Dr. Cynthia Alley is an ophthalmologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Alley specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Alley 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. Alley 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
Drew University B.S. 1993
Temple University School of Medicine M.D. 2000
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Strabismus
- Excision Of Chalazion
- Extraocular Muscle Surgery
- Eye Examination
- Eye Procedures
- Eye Surgery
- Examination
- Strabismus Surgery
- Adult Strabismus
- Congenital
- Eye Disease
- Eye Infections
- Eye
- Allergies
- Dry Eyes
- Eye Trauma
- Lacrimal
- Obstruction
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Professional Member American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
- Professional Member Costenbader Society
Fellowships
- Childrens National Medical Center Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus
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