Dr. Alan S Nakanishi M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1617 Saint Marks Plz Suite D Stockton CA, 95207About
Dr. Alan Nakanishi is an ophthalmologist practicing in Stockton, CA. Dr. Nakanishi specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Nakanishi 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. Nakanishi 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
Loma Linda University School of Medicine 1965
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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