Dr. Mark Reid Tucker M.D.
Ophthalmologist
3368 Highway 280 Suite 215 Alexander City AL, 35010Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Mark Tucker is an ophthalmologist practicing in Alexander City, AL. Dr. Tucker specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Tucker 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. Tucker 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
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1986
Tulane University School of Medicine 1986
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
Dr. Mark Reid Tucker M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 3368 Highway 280 Suite 215
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RUSSELL HOSPITALl
3316 HIGHWAY 280 ALEXANDER CITY AL 35010LAKE MARTIN COMMUNITY HOSPITALl
201 MARIARDEN ROAD DADEVILLE AL 36853