Dr. Douglas A Zale MD
Ophthalmologist
711 S Calumet Rd Chesterton IN, 46304About
Dr. Douglas Zale is an ophthalmologist practicing in Chesterton, IN. Dr. Zale specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Zale 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. Zale 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
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1986
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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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