Dr. Colin Allan Scher M.D.
Ophthalmologist
3030 Childrens Way Suite 109 San Diego CA, 92123About
Dr. Colin Scher, MD treats patients in San diego, California and Los angeles, California, San diego, California, and Encinitas, California and specializes in ophthalmology. Dr. Scher graduated from University ...
Education and Training
Univ Of Cape Town- Fac Of Med- Cape Town- So Africa 1977
University of Cape Town / Faculty of Health Sciences 1977
University Of Cape Town South Africa
University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences 1977
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Birth Defects
- Down Syndrome
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
Fellowships
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
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