Melanie Chwalek OD
Optometrist
300 1ST ST N ALABASTER AL, 35007About
Dr. Melanie Chwalek is an optometrist practicing in ALABASTER, AL. Dr. Chwalek specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Chwalek performs eye exams, tests vision, corrects vision by prescribing eye glasses or contacts, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision problems. Optometrists often work closely with ophthalmologists who may need to further treat patients with surgical procedures.
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