Dr. Vigilio M Tan MD
Ophthalmologist
219 S Spring Street Martinsburg WV, 25401About
Dr. Vigilio Tan is an ophthalmologist practicing in Martinsburg, WV. Dr. Tan specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Tan 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. Tan 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
University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery 1962
EVANGELICAL DEACONESS HOSP OF MILWAUKEE 1977
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Mark Edward Promersberger M.D.2002 Professional Ct Martinsburg WV 25401
- Dr. Paul Vernon Whitmore M.D.510 Butler Ave Martinsburg WV 25401
- Mr. George Robert Smith M.D.219 S SPRING ST MARTINSBURG WV 25401
- Dr. Jerry Allen Fogle M.D.2002 Professional Ct Martinsburg WV 25401