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Dr. William Fred Prestowitz MD
Ophthalmologist
328 Cummings St Suite A Abingdon VA, 24210About
Dr. William Prestowitz is an ophthalmologist practicing in Abingdon, VA. Dr. Prestowitz specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Prestowitz 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. Prestowitz 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
Mechanical Engineering 1981
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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Nearby Providers
- Deborah L Weddington Other1315 Euclid Ave Bristol VA 24201
- Dr. Frederick Ellison Conrad M.D.418 E Main St Abingdon VA 24210
- Mr. Jeffrey William Bunning M.D.3185 W State St Bristol TN 37620
- Dr. Michael Barton Bradley M.D.3185 W State St Bristol TN 37620
- Dr. Joshua Aaron Hicks M.D.3185 W State St Bristol TN 37620
- Dr. Sara Jeannette Creekmore D.O.328-A CUMMINGS ST. ABINGDON VA 24210
Nearest Hospitals
JOHNSTON MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
16000 JOHNSTON MEMORIAL DRIVE ABINGDON VA 24211RUSSELL COUNTY MEDICAL CENTERl
58 CARROLL STREET LEBANON VA 24266WELLMONT BRISTOL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
ONE MEDICAL PARK BLVD BRISTOL TN 37620