Dr. Howard M Tanning MD
Ophthalmologist
575 Coal Valley Rd Suite 461 Clairton PA, 15025About
Dr. Howard Tanning is an ophthalmologist practicing in Clairton, PA. Dr. Tanning specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Tanning 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. Tanning 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
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science 1964
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Practice At 575 Coal Valley Rd Suite 461
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