Dr. Douglas Freeman Chu M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1441 Kapiolani Blvd Suite 1910 Honolulu HI, 96814About
Dr. Douglas Chu is an ophthalmologist practicing in Honolulu, HI. Dr. Chu specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Chu 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. Chu 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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