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Dr. Maria T. Whitney M.D.
Ophthalmologist
7049 San Pedro Ave San Antonio TX, 78216About
Dr. Maria Whitney is an ophthalmologist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Whitney specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Whitney 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. Whitney 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
Baylor College of Medicine 2005
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
Dr. Maria T. Whitney M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 7049 San Pedro Ave
7049 San Pedro Ave -San Antonio, TX 78216Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Gary Legault M.D.40 NE Loop 410 San Antonio Texas 78216
- Dr. Wendy Baca MD7049 San Pedro Ave San Antonio TX 78216
- Dr. Miriam Friedman M.D.300 W Bitters San Antonio TX 78216
- Mr. Joe B Frey MD7049 San Pedro San Antonio TX 78216
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9150 HUEBNER RD SUITE 100 SAN ANTONIO TX 78240