Dr. Marilyn Ruth Mcdonald M.D.
Ophthalmologist
522 Delaware Ave Bethlehem PA, 18015About
Dr. Marilyn Mcdonald is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bethlehem, PA. Dr. Mcdonald specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Mcdonald 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. Mcdonald 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
McMaster University Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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