
Dr. Deborah Watkins Alexander M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1519 E 6th St Weslaco TX, 78596About
Dr. Deborah Alexander is an ophthalmologist practicing in Weslaco, TX. Dr. Alexander specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Alexander 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. Alexander 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 Cincinnati / Main Campus 1981
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 1981
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Nehal Rashmikant Patel M.D.1309 East Ridge Road Mcallen TX 78503
- Dr. Wade Alan Graham M.D.1400 E RIDGE RD STE 3 MCALLEN TX 78503
- Dr. Alex Kartvelishvili M.D.1309 E Ridge Rd Mcallen TX 78503
- Dr. John B Howe MD597 W SESAME DR STE C HARLINGEN TX 78550
- Dr. Yu tang James Su MD2103 E Griffin Pkwy Mission TX 78572
Nearest Hospitals
SOUTH TEXAS HEALTH SYSTEMl
1102 W TRENTON ROAD EDINBURG TX 78539