Dr. Jeff Chaiprakob M.D.
Ophthalmologist
52 Medical Park Dr E Suite 211 Birmingham AL, 35235About
Dr. Jeff Chaiprakob is an ophthalmologist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Chaiprakob specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Chaiprakob 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. Chaiprakob 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 Alabama School of Medicine 2002
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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