Dr. Melanie L Mccarty MD
Ophthalmologist
5240 E Knight Dr Suite 104 Tucson AZ, 85712About
Dr. Melanie Mccarty is an ophthalmologist practicing in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Mccarty specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Mccarty 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. Mccarty 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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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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