Dr. Harold Skalka MD
Ophthalmologist
619 19th Street South Birmingham AL, 35233About
Dr. Harold Skalka is an ophthalmologist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Skalka specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Skalka 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. Skalka 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
New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny 1966
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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