Dr. William C. Fitzhugh M.D.
Ophthalmologist
589 Shoup Ave W Twin Falls ID, 83301About
Dr. William Fitzhugh is an ophthalmologist practicing in Twin Falls, ID. Dr. Fitzhugh specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Fitzhugh 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. Fitzhugh 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
Or Hlth Sci Univ Sch of Med, Portland Or 1976
University of Oregon
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1976
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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