Dr. Mark K Herschel M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1911 N Mills Ave Orlando FL, 32803About
Dr. Mark Herschel is an ophthalmologist practicing in Orlando, FL. Dr. Herschel specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Herschel 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. Herschel 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 Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok 1987
University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Conjunctivitis
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