Dr. Craig K Thorstad MD
Ophthalmologist
2780 Bob Wallace Ave Sw Huntsville AL, 35805About
Dr. Craig Thorstad is an ophthalmologist practicing in Huntsville, AL. Dr. Thorstad specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Thorstad 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. Thorstad 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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