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Dr. Mark W Taylor MD
Ophthalmologist
2202 S Cedar St Suite 100 Tacoma WA, 98405About
Dr. Mark Taylor is an ophthalmologist practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Taylor specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Taylor 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. Taylor 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
Northwestern Uniiversity 1992
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
Dr. Mark W Taylor MD's Practice location
Practice At 4700 Point Fosdick Drive Nw Suite 112
4700 Point Fosdick Drive Nw Suite 112 -Gig Harbor, WA 98335Get Direction
Pacific Northwest Eye Associates
3602 S 19th St -Tacoma, WA 98405Get Direction
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- Dr. John O Goodin MD3602 S 19th Street Tacoma WA 98405
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