Dr. Ivan Marais MD
Ophthalmologist
1910 Nonconnah Blvd Memphis TN, 38132About
Dr. Ivan Marais is an ophthalmologist practicing in Memphis, TN. Dr. Marais specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Marais 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. Marais 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 The Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences,Parktown, South Africa MD 1959
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