Dr. Jennifer Leigh Melton MD
Ophthalmologist
18850 S Memorial Dr Humble TX, 77338About
Dr. Jennifer Melton is an ophthalmologist practicing in Humble, TX. Dr. Melton specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Melton 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. Melton 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
Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans 2005
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 2009
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- Cataracts
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