Dr. Mark J Fitzmaurice MD
Ophthalmologist
200 Clinic Dr Madisonville KY, 42431About
Dr. Mark Fitzmaurice is an ophthalmologist practicing in Madisonville, KY. Dr. Fitzmaurice specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Fitzmaurice 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. Fitzmaurice 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
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1981
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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- Dr. Allen S. Elliott MD200 Clinic Dr Madisonville KY 42431
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