David Poulsen MD
Ophthalmologist
1410 MAY ST HOOD RIVER OR, 97031About
Dr. David Poulsen is an ophthalmologist practicing in HOOD RIVER, OR. Dr. Poulsen specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Poulsen 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. Poulsen 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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