Dr. Bradford S. Prokop MD
Ophthalmologist
11520 Compass Point Dr Fort Myers FL, 33908About
Dr. Bradford Prokop is an ophthalmologist practicing in Fort Myers, FL. Dr. Prokop specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Prokop 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. Prokop 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
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 1957
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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