Dr. Joseph James Young M.D.
Ophthalmologist
4214 Sw Lee Blvd Lawton OK, 73505About
Dr. Joseph Young is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lawton, OK. Dr. Young specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Young 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. Young 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
Univ of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1983
University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine 1980
Universidad AutÛnoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina 1978
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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