Dr. John L Swan MD
Ophthalmologist
2752 Zelda Rd Montgomery AL, 36106About
Dr. John Swan is an ophthalmologist practicing in Montgomery, AL. Dr. Swan specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Swan 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. Swan 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 Alabama School of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
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