Dr. Joseph Anthony Zarzaur MD
Ophthalmologist
2000 Cahaba Road Suite 100 Birmingham AL, 35223About
Dr. Joseph Zarzaur is an ophthalmologist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Zarzaur specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Zarzaur 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. Zarzaur 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 1970
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
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