Dr. Neil Lawrence Watkins MD
Ophthalmologist
650 Grant St Suite 7 Gary IN, 46404Rating
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Dr. Neil Watkins is an ophthalmologist practicing in Gary, IN. Dr. Watkins specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Watkins 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. Watkins 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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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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