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Dr. Frank Wildman Read MD
Ophthalmologist
15 Lowell St Portland ME, 04102About
Dr. Frank Read is an ophthalmologist practicing in Portland, ME. Dr. Read specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Read 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. Read 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
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1963
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Jordan Eric Sterrer MD53 Sewall Street Portland ME 04102
- Dr. Mark W Balles M.D.195 FORE RIVER PKWY STE 480 PORTLAND ME 04102
- Dr. Bruce R Cassidy MD53 Sewall Street Portland ME 04102
- Dr. William S Holt M.D.53 Sewall St Portland ME 04102
- Dr. Scott M Steidl MD53 Sewall Street Portland ME 04102
- Dr. Elizabeth G Serrage M.D.53 Sewall St Portland ME 04102
Nearest Hospitals
MAINE MEDICAL CENTERl
22 BRAMHALL ST PORTLAND ME 4102MERCY HOSPITALl
144 STATE STREET PORTLAND ME 4101SOUTHERN MAINE HEALTH CAREl
1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE BIDDEFORD ME 4005