Dr. Rachael D Elrod MD
Ophthalmologist
1703 S Meridian Suite 101 Puyallup WA, 98371About
Dr. Rachael Elrod is an ophthalmologist practicing in Puyallup, WA. Dr. Elrod specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Elrod 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. Elrod 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 Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1999
University of Washington School of Medicine 1999
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Moles
- Birthmark
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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