Fatima Ahmad M.D.
Ophthalmologist
600 N KELLER DR EFFINGHAM IL, 62401About
Dr. Fatima Ahmad is an ophthalmologist practicing in Ypsilanti, MI. Dr. Ahmad specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ahmad 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. Ahmad 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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