Dr. Alan Rich MD
Ophthalmologist
1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland FL, 33805About
Dr. Alan Rich is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lakeland, FL. Dr. Rich specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Rich 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. Rich 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 Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1966
Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL 1966
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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