Dr. Derrick S. Fung MD
Ophthalmologist
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard Dallas TX, 75390About
Dr. Derrick Fung is an ophthalmologist practicing in Dallas, TX. Dr. Fung specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Fung 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. Fung 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
Baylor College of Medicine 2008
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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