Ophthalmology Doctors in Upper Marlboro, MD Accepting Medicare

3 Ophthalmology doctors found. Showing 1 - 3
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Erica E. Bernfeld, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1221 Mercantile Lane, Largo Medical Center, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Phone: 301-618-5578    
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Meraf Amde Wolle, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1221 Mercantile Ln, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Phone: 301-618-5578    
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Dr. Michael Ernest Korchak, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1221 Mercantile Ln, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Phone: 301-618-5500    

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Ophthalmology: An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.


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