Dr. Elaine Gioklan Thung M.D.
Ophthalmologist
14445 Olive View Dr Sylmar CA, 91342About
Dr. Elaine Thung is an ophthalmologist practicing in Sylmar, CA. Dr. Thung specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Thung 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. Thung 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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