Dr. Melton Crosby Ambrose M.D.
Ophthalmologist
329 Beech Hollow Rd Killen AL, 35645About
Dr. Melton Ambrose is an ophthalmologist practicing in Killen, AL. Dr. Ambrose specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ambrose 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. Ambrose 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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