Optometrists in Fortuna, CA Accepting Medicare

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Dr. Alan E French, OD Optometrist Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 630 9th St, Fortuna, CA 95540 Phone: 707-725-5144    Fax: 707-725-3511

Brian Calvert, O.D. Optometrist Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 3429 Renner Dr, Fortuna, CA 95540 Phone: 707-725-5255    Fax: 707-725-8833

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