James Patrick Ford
Ophthalmologist
4315 Diplomacy Dr Anchorage AK, 99508About
Dr. James Ford is an ophthalmologist practicing in Anchorage, AK. Dr. Ford specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ford 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. Ford 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
University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine 2011
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- Cataracts
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