Dr. W scott Calvin M.D.
Ophthalmologist
8833 RESEDA BLVD NORTHRIDGE CA, 91324About
Dr. W scott Calvin is an ophthalmologist practicing in Northridge, CA. Dr. Calvin specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Calvin 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. Calvin 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
Univ Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca 1989
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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