Dr. Allen J Koskan MD
Ophthalmologist
431 Bertucci Blvd Biloxi MS, 39531About
Dr. Allen Koskan is an ophthalmologist practicing in Biloxi, MS. Dr. Koskan specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Koskan 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. Koskan 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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