Dr. Richard James Houck M.D.
Ophthalmologist
350 Commerce Sq Michigan City IN, 46360About
Dr. Richard Houck is an ophthalmologist practicing in Michigan City, IN. Dr. Houck specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Houck 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. Houck 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
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1957
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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