Dr. Alan L Schein MD
Ophthalmologist
2509 N Front St Harrisburg PA, 17110About
Dr. Alan Schein is an ophthalmologist practicing in Harrisburg, PA. Dr. Schein specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Schein 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. Schein 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
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1969
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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