
Dr. Lawrence Roach O.D.
Ophthalmologist
9126 BLUE GRASS RD PHILADELPHIA PA, 19114About
Dr. Lawrence Roach is an ophthalmologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Roach specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Roach 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. Roach 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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Practice At 2818 Cottman Ave
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