George Michael Taft
Ophthalmologist
5566 Sugarbush Lane Flint Michigan, 48532About
George Michael Taft, MD, FAOCO, practices in Alabama at South Central Ophthalmology. Specializing in eye surgery, Dr. Taft often corrects cataracts and retinal diseases. He is also on staff at several hospitals in the area, including Florence Hospital, Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital, and Helen Keller Hospital. Dr. Taft was also the author of a population study in Alaska groups with the native population in Forensic Science International.
Education and Training
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology- Ophthalmology
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Internships
- Flint Osteopathic Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Articles and Publications
- Article in Forensic Science International
What do you attribute your success to?
He was brought up in a loving family with Christian values of seeing others; plus his parents and their example.
Hobbies / Sports
- Fly Fishing, Bagpipes
Favorite professional publications
- Ophthalmology Journal
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