Dr. Deborah Alcorn MD
Ophthalmologist
300 Pasteur Dr Stanford CA, 94305About
Dr. Deborah Alcorn is an ophthalmologist practicing in Stanford, CA. Dr. Alcorn specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Alcorn 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. Alcorn 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
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1981
University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com 1981
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