Dr. John T. Flaxel M.D.
Ophthalmologist
3585 Broadway St North Bend OR, 97459About
Dr. John Flaxel is an ophthalmologist practicing in North Bend, OR. Dr. Flaxel specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Flaxel 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. Flaxel 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
Or Hlth Sci Univ Sch of Med, Portland Or 1963
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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