Dr. Charlotte M Akor MD
Ophthalmologist
1401 AMBLER AVE ABILENE TX, 79601About
Dr. Charlotte Akor is an ophthalmologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Akor specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Akor 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. Akor 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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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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