
Dr. Andrea M. Saxon M.D.
Ophthalmologist
8 Morton Ave Suite 101 Ridley Park PA, 19078About
Dr. Andrea Saxon is an ophthalmologist practicing in Ridley Park, PA. Dr. Saxon specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Saxon 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. Saxon 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
Drexel University College of Medicine 1984
MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) 1984
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Macular Degeneration
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