Dr. Alex Azar M.D.
Ophthalmologist
31519 Winterplace Pkwy Suite 1 Salisbury MD, 21804About
Dr. Alex Azar is an ophthalmologist practicing in Salisbury, MD. Dr. Azar specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Azar 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. Azar 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 Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1964
University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus 1964
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 1964
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Preventative MedicineAmerican Board of Preventative MedicineABPM
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