Dr. Paula Elizabeth Young DO
Ophthalmologist
9040-A Fitzsimmons Drive Mdigan Army Medical Tacoma WA, 98431About
Dr. Paula Young is an ophthalmologist practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Young specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Young 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. Young 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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