
Dr. Alex Melamud MD
Ophthalmologist
7501 Greenway Center Dr Suite 300 Greenbelt MD, 20770About
Dr. Alex Melamud is an ophthalmologist practicing in Greenbelt, MD. Dr. Melamud specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Melamud 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. Melamud 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
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 2001
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
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Practice At 7501 Greenway Center Dr Suite 300
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