Dr. Aaron Jon Affleck MD
Ophthalmologist
2295 Coronado St Idaho Falls ID, 83404About
Dr. Aaron Affleck is an ophthalmologist practicing in Idaho Falls, ID. Dr. Affleck specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Affleck 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. Affleck 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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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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- Dr. Gary Wayne Wallace M.D.2295 Coronado Street Idaho Falls ID 83404
- Dr. Bradley P Gardner MD2025 E 17th St Idaho Falls ID 83404
- Dr. David Ray Anderson MD530 S Holmes Idaho Falls ID 83403
- Dr. Richard Cannon MD2025 E 17th St Idaho Falls ID 83404
- Mr. Peter Carl Zimmerman MD1449 E 17th Street Idaho Falls ID 83404
- Dr. Matthew P Traynor M.D.1449 E 17th St Idaho Falls ID 83404