Dr. Richard Tak-kam Ling M.D., PH.D.
Ophthalmologist
2325 17th St Bakersfield CA, 93301About
Dr. Richard Ling is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bakersfield, CA. Dr. Ling specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ling 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. Ling 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
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Type 2 Diabetes
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