Dr. Elizabeth Ann Hansen MD
Ophthalmologist
Madigan Army Medical Ctr Attn Mchj-Sou (Col H Tacoma WA, 98431About
Dr. Elizabeth Hansen is an ophthalmologist practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Hansen specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hansen 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. Hansen 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
Uniformed Services Univ Of The Hlth Sci- Bethesda Md 1982
Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda, Md, United States 1982
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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