
Dr. Frank Wildman Read MD
Ophthalmologist
15 Lowell St Portland ME, 04102About
Dr. Frank Read is an ophthalmologist practicing in Portland, ME. Dr. Read specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Read 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. Read 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
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1963
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Practice At 15 Lowell St
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- Dr. Mark W Balles M.D.195 FORE RIVER PKWY STE 480 PORTLAND ME 04102
- Dr. William S Holt M.D.53 Sewall St Portland ME 04102
- Dr. Bruce R Cassidy MD53 Sewall Street Portland ME 04102
- Dr. Elizabeth G Serrage M.D.53 Sewall St Portland ME 04102
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