Dr. Donald Joseph Derivaux MD
Ophthalmologist
401 Meridian St N Suite 200 Huntsville AL, 35801About
Dr. Donald Derivaux is an ophthalmologist practicing in Huntsville, AL. Dr. Derivaux specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Derivaux 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. Derivaux 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
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Multiple Sclerosis (ms)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Lupus
- Conjunctivitis
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