Dr. Richard M Hook M.D.
Ophthalmologist
44650 Delco Blvd Sterling Heights MI, 48313About
Dr. Richard Hook is an ophthalmologist practicing in Sterling Heights, MI. Dr. Hook specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hook 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. Hook 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
New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny 1964
New York University School of Medicine 1964
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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