Dr. Arthur W Allen MD
Ophthalmologist
2100 Webster St Suite 214 San Francisco CA, 94115About
Dr. Arthur Allen is an ophthalmologist practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Allen specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Allen 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. Allen 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 Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1968
University of Michigan Medical School 1964
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hives
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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