Elaine Rose Mcelhinny M.D.
Ophthalmologist
3801 UNIVERSITY LAKE DR FL 2 ANCHORAGE AK, 99508About
Dr. Elaine Mcelhinny is an ophthalmologist practicing in ANCHORAGE, AK. Dr. Mcelhinny specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Mcelhinny 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. Mcelhinny 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.
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