Dr. Frank J Holzapfel MD
Ophthalmologist
301 University Blvd Galveston TX, 77555About
Dr. Frank Holzapfel is an ophthalmologist practicing in Galveston, TX. Dr. Holzapfel specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Holzapfel 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. Holzapfel 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
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1983
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