Bruce Allen Watson MD
Ophthalmologist
2802 Brandon Ave Sw Roanoke VA, 24015About
Dr. Bruce Watson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Roanoke, VA. Dr. Watson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Watson 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. Watson 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.
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