Dr. Karen Taugher O.D.
Ophthalmologist
6555 Coyle Ave Carmichael CA, 95608About
Dr. Karen Taugher is an ophthalmologist practicing in Carmichael, CA. Dr. Taugher specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Taugher 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. Taugher 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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