Dr. Kenneth T Wals MD
Ophthalmologist
1097 S. Lejeune Rd. Miami FL, 33134About
Dr. Kenneth Wals is an ophthalmologist practicing in Miami, FL. Dr. Wals specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wals 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. Wals 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
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 2002
Saint James School of Medicine St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
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