Dr. Kent Alan Blade M.D.
Ophthalmologist
34800 Bob Wilson DR San Diego CA, 92134About
Dr. Kent Blade is an ophthalmologist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Blade specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Blade 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. Blade 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
Uniformed Services Univ Of The Hlth Sci- Bethesda Md 1990
Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda, Md, United States 1990
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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