Dr. Richard Allen Aldous MD
Ophthalmologist
65 N Medical Dr Salt Lake City UT, 84132About
Dr. Richard Aldous is an ophthalmologist practicing in Salt Lake City, UT. Dr. Aldous specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Aldous 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. Aldous 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
Univ of Ut Sch of Med, Salt Lake Cty Ut 1956
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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