
Dr. Alex Azar M.D.
Ophthalmologist
31519 Winterplace Pkwy Suite 1 Salisbury MD, 21804About
Dr. Alex Azar is an ophthalmologist practicing in Salisbury, MD. Dr. Azar specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Azar 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. Azar 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 Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1964
University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus 1964
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 1964
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Preventative MedicineAmerican Board of Preventative MedicineABPM
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Practice At 31519 Winterplace Pkwy Suite 1
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Jason Marcel Yonker M.D.105 Pine Bluff Rd Salisbury MD 21801
- Dr. Zaaira Mushtaq Ahmad MD6511 Deer Pointe Dr Salisbury MD 21804
- Dr. Gary P Luppens M.D.101 Milford St Salisbury MD 21804
- Dr. Richard Harper Meeks M.D.101 Milford St Salisbury MD 21804
- Dr. Edmund John Forte M.D.101 Milford St Salisbury MD 21804
- Dr. James F Gallagher M.D.31519 Winterplace Pkwy Salisbury MD 21804
Nearest Hospitals
PENINSULA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
100 EAST CARROLL AVENUE SALISBURY MD 21801ATLANTIC GENERAL HOSPITALl
9733 HEALTHWAY DRIVE BERLIN MD 21811