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Dr. Paul E. Prusiner MD

Ophthalmologist

99 Montecillo Rd San Rafael CA, 94903
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Dr. Paul Prusiner is an ophthalmologist practicing in San Rafael, CA. Dr. Prusiner specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Prusiner 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. Prusiner 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

Univ of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca 1978

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

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Dr. Paul E. Prusiner MD's Practice location

Practice At 99 Montecillo Rd

99 Montecillo Rd -
San Rafael, CA 94903
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