Dr. Melinda Ashrat Hakim MD
Ophthalmologist
8635 W 3rd Street #390w Los Angeles CA, 90048About
Dr. Melinda Hakim is an ophthalmologist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Hakim specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hakim 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. Hakim 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
Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 2001
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 2001
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Glaucoma
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