Dr. John Catalano MD
Ophthalmologist
3165 BRADFORD PL BIRMINGHAM AL, 35242About
Dr. John Catalano is an ophthalmologist practicing in BIRMINGHAM, AL. Dr. Catalano specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Catalano 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. Catalano 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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