Dr. John A. Irvine
Ophthalmologist
625 S Fair Oaks Ave Ste 280 Pasadena CA, 91105About
Dr. John Irvine is an ophthalmologist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Irvine specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Irvine 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. Irvine 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
Univ of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1982
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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