Mr. Richard E Ehlers MD
Ophthalmologist
3403 Powerhouse Rd Yakima WA, 98902About
Dr. Richard Ehlers is an ophthalmologist practicing in Yakima, WA. Dr. Ehlers specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ehlers 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. Ehlers 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 Alabama School of Medicine 1976
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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