Dr. Michael J Azar MD
Ophthalmologist
2571 Mosside Blvd Monroeville PA, 15146About
Dr. Michael Azar is an ophthalmologist practicing in Monroeville, PA. Dr. Azar specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Azar 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. Azar 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 Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1990
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Type 2 Diabetes
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