Dr. Sharel Cokee Ongchin M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1530 N 115TH ST SEATTLE WA, 98133About
Dr. Sharel Ongchin is an ophthalmologist practicing in Torrance, CA. Dr. Ongchin specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ongchin 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. Ongchin 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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