Dr. Richard Mark Palmer M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2535 CAPITAL MEDICAL BLVD TALLAHASSEE FL, 32308About
Dr. Richard Palmer is an ophthalmologist practicing in TALLAHASSEE, FL. Dr. Palmer specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Palmer 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. Palmer 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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