Dr. Jacob A Clark M.D.
Ophthalmologist
411 N Washington St Alexandria VA, 22314About
Dr. Jacob Clark is an ophthalmologist practicing in Alexandria, VA. Dr. Clark specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Clark 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. Clark 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
Univ Of Pr Sch Of Med- San Juan Pr 1981
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Eye Problems, Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma And More
- Cataracts
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Birthmark
- Astigmatism
- Migraine
- Presbyopia
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Hartford Hospital - CT 1987
- Anterior Segment, Hartford Hospital Dept of Ophthalmology, Hartford, CT USA 1987
- Hartford Hospital, Anterior Segment 1986
- Hartford Hospital, Glaucoma 1986
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