Dr. Mark A Alford M.D.
Ophthalmologist
800 8th Ave Suite 330 Fort Worth TX, 76104About
Dr. Mark Alford is an ophthalmologist practicing in Fort Worth, TX. Dr. Alford specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Alford 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. Alford 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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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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