Dr. Walter N Wills M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1101 King Street Suite 100 Alexandria VA, 22314About
Dr. Walter Wills is an ophthalmologist practicing in Alexandria, VA. Dr. Wills specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wills 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. Wills 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
Univ of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1994
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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