Dr. Joseph Ryan Turner M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2880 Dauphin St Mobile AL, 36606About
Dr. Joseph Turner is an ophthalmologist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Turner specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Turner 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. Turner 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
University of Alabama School of Medicine 2007
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Macular Hole
- Corneal Ulcer
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
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