Dr. John Y Choi M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2914 S Alder St Tacoma WA, 98409About
Dr. John Choi is an ophthalmologist practicing in Towson, MD. Dr. Choi specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Choi 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. Choi 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
Yale School of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Lupus
- Nearsightedness
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