Dr. Lauren Hock MD
Ophthalmologist
840 WALNUT ST STE 1110 PHILADELPHIA PA, 19107About
Dr. Lauren Hock is an ophthalmologist practicing in PHILADELPHIA, PA. Dr. Hock specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hock 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. Hock 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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