Dr. William L Gonzalez MD
Ophthalmologist
4000 Mitchellville Rd Suite B128 Bowie MD, 20716About
Dr. William Gonzalez is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bowie, MD. Dr. Gonzalez specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Gonzalez 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. Gonzalez 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 Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1974
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Alyson L Hall MD4175 N Hanson Ct Bowie MD 20716
- Dr. Mark Luis Gonzalez M.D.4000 Mitchellville Rd Bowie MD 20716