Dr. Douglas R. Merritt M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1226 Ne 7th St Grants Pass OR, 97526About
Dr. Douglas Merritt is an ophthalmologist practicing in Grants Pass, OR. Dr. Merritt specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Merritt 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. Merritt 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
U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx 1986
University of Texas At Houston / Medical School At Houston 1986
University Of Texas Medical School at Houston 1986
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Rosacea
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Strabismus
- Lupus
- Nearsightedness
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