Dr. John Frederick Frantz MD
Ophthalmologist
12420 Warwick Blvd Suite 1d Newport News VA, 23606About
Dr. John Frantz is an ophthalmologist practicing in Newport News, VA. Dr. Frantz specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Frantz 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. Frantz 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.
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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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