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Dr. Lawrence N August M.D.
Ophthalmologist
520 N Prospect Ave Suite 206 Redondo Beach CA, 90277About
Dr. Lawrence August is an ophthalmologist practicing in Redondo Beach, CA. Dr. August specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. August 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. August 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 Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1973
University of Michigan Medical School 1973
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Glaucoma
- Presbyopia
Dr. Lawrence N August M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 520 N Prospect Ave Suite 206
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Aarchan R Joshi M.D.520 N Prospect Ave Redondo Beach CA 90277
- Dr. James W. Bryan M.D.510 N Prospect Ave Redondo Beach CA 90277
- Dr. Sanford Stephen Davidson MD215 Avenida Del Norte Redondo Beach CA 90277
Nearest Hospitals
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4101 TORRANCE BLVD TORRANCE CA 90503