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Dr. Desiree S Ong M.D.
Ophthalmologist
8311 Cherry Ln Laurel MD, 20707About
Dr. Desiree Ong is an ophthalmologist practicing in Laurel, MD. Dr. Ong specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ong 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. Ong 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
La State University School Of Med In New Orleans 2005
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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- Dr. Bernard Ehrlich MD615 Main St Laurel MD 20707
- Nancy Josette Ronsheim Other8311 Cherry Ln Laurel MD 20707
- Dr. John Patrick Grundy M.D.615 Main St Laurel MD 20707
Nearest Hospitals
LAUREL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
7300 VAN DUSEN ROAD LAUREL MD 20707HOWARD COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITALl
5755 CEDAR LANE COLUMBIA MD 21044