Dr. Paul R. Horwitz M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1745 E Skyline Dr Suite 175 Tucson AZ, 85718About
Dr. Paul Horwitz is an ophthalmologist practicing in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Horwitz specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Horwitz 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. Horwitz 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
Rush Med Coll of Rush Univ, Chicago Il 1981
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