Dr. Sok Hwan Nam M.D.
Ophthalmologist
4278 W 3rd St Los Angeles CA, 90020About
Dr. Sok Nam is an ophthalmologist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Nam specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Nam 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. Nam 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 Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1998
University of California 1998
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
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