Dr. Olivia Choon Ong MD
Ophthalmologist
1900 E Washington St Colton CA, 92324About
Dr. Olivia Ong is an ophthalmologist practicing in Colton, CA. Dr. Ong specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ong 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. Ong 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 Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1997
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- UC San Francisco, Glaucoma 2001
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