Dr. Earl L. Stern M.D.
Ophthalmologist
10 Melba Ave San Francisco CA, 94132About
Dr. Earl Stern is an ophthalmologist practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Stern specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Stern 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. Stern 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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University of California 1956
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