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Dr. Thomas Yau MD, Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Thomas Yau MD

Ophthalmologist

1109 Spring St Suite 306 Silver Spring MD, 20910
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Dr. Thomas Yau is an ophthalmologist practicing in Silver Spring, MD. Dr. Yau specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Yau 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. Yau 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

Univ of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1993

University of Maryland School of Medicine 1993

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 24 years of experience

Clinical Trials

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Blepharitis
  • Farsightedness
  • Nearsightedness
  • Conjunctivitis

Dr. Thomas Yau MD's Practice location

Practice At 1109 Spring St Suite 306

1109 Spring St Suite 306 -
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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New patients: 301-587-1220
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8630 FENTON ST -
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
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New patients: 301-587-1220
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