John Alder
Advanced in Glaucoma

Dr. John Alder

Ophthalmology
Optum
Cottonwood Ophthalmology Assoc Inc
6412 S 900 E Ste 101, 
Murray, UT 
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Advanced in Glaucoma
Optum
Cottonwood Ophthalmology Assoc Inc
6412 S 900 E Ste 101, 
Murray, UT 
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Overview

John Alder is an Ophthalmologist in Murray, Utah. Dr. Alder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Esotropia, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Alder is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution
Oregon Health & Science University School Of Medic
Residency
Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medici
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in UT
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
Hospital Affiliations
Riverton Hospital
Alta View Hospital
Intermountain Medical Center
LDS Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Walgreens
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Locations

Cottonwood Ophthalmology Assoc Inc
6412 S 900 E Ste 101, Murray, UT 84121
Call: 801-262-3344
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      • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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      • Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
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