Dr. Joel Porter M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1 Millhouse Ln Cherry Hill NJ, 08003About
Dr. Joel Porter is an ophthalmologist practicing in Cherry Hill, NJ. Dr. Porter specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Porter 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. Porter 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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