Dr. Tom Morrow Walker M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2880 Dauphin St Mobile AL, 36606About
Dr. Tom Walker is an ophthalmologist practicing in Mobile, AL. Dr. Walker specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Walker 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. Walker 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
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1968
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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