Dr. Alexander Francis Vu M.D.
Ophthalmologist
4860 Y ST STE 2400 SACRAMENTO CA, 95817About
Dr. Alexander Vu is an ophthalmologist practicing in SACRAMENTO, CA. Dr. Vu specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Vu 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. Vu 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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