Dr. Michelle Yang MD
Ophthalmologist
923 Ninth St Suite B Alamogordo NM, 88310About
Dr. Michelle Yang is an ophthalmologist practicing in Alamogordo, NM. Dr. Yang specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Yang 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. Yang 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
Northwestern Uniiversity 1991
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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