Dr. Marnix E Heersink MD
Ophthalmologist
2800 Ross Clark Circle Suite 1 Dothan AL, 36301About
Dr. Marnix Heersink is an ophthalmologist practicing in Dothan, AL. Dr. Heersink specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Heersink 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. Heersink 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.
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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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