Dr. James L Plotnik M.D.
Ophthalmologist
20201 N Scottsdale Healthcare Dr Suite 150 Scottsdale AZ, 85255About
Dr. James Plotnik is an ophthalmologist practicing in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Plotnik specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Plotnik 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. Plotnik 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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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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