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Dr. Joan L Abernethy MD

Ophthalmologist

4/5(33)
5421 La Sierra Dr Dallas TX, 75231
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Joan Abernethy is an ophthalmologist practicing in Dallas, TX. Dr. Abernethy specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Abernethy 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. Abernethy 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.

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 20 years of experience

Treatments

  • Ophthalmology (eye Disease), Cataract Surgery With Lens Replacement

Dr. Joan L Abernethy MD's Practice location

Practice At 5421 La Sierra Dr

5421 La Sierra Dr -
Dallas, TX 75231
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New patients: 214-361-1443

6551 HARRIS PKWY -
FORT WORTH, TX 76132
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New patients: 817-423-1800
Fax: 817-510-0964

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Patient Experience with Dr. Abernethy


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Dr. Joan L Abernethy MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 33 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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