Dr. Alan J. Clark, MD
Ophthalmologist
133 Marion Oaks Blvd Ocala FL, 34473About
Dr. Alan Clark is an ophthalmologist practicing in Ocala, FL. Dr. Clark specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Clark 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. Clark 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
Yale Medical School MD 1972
Yale University BA 1968
The Phillips Exeter Academy na 1964
Albany Medical Center Residency 1976
Maine Medical Center Intern Medicine Pediatrcs 1973
Yale School of Medicine 1972
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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- American Academy of Ophthalmology
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