Dr. Mark R. Young M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1214 West A Street North Platte NE, 69101About
Dr. Mark Young is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lincoln, NE. Dr. Young specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Young 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. Young 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 Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne 1991
Texas A&M University, TX 1986
University of Nebraska College of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Corneal Ulcer
- Migraine
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
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