Dr. Marlen Leon MD
Ophthalmologist
1365 Clifton Rd Ne # B Atlanta GA, 30322About
Dr. Marlen Leon is an ophthalmologist practicing in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Leon specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Leon 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. Leon 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.
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