Matthew Benage
Ophthalmologist
2525 NE 139TH ST STE 280 VANCOUVER WA, 98686About
Dr. Matthew Benage is an ophthalmologist practicing in VANCOUVER, WA. Dr. Benage specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Benage 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. Benage 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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