Dr. George Maliakkal Joseph M.D.
Ophthalmologist
3601 4th St. Ms 7217 Lubbock TX, 79430About
Dr. George Joseph is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lubbock, TX. Dr. Joseph specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Joseph 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. Joseph 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.
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