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Dr. Scott James Westhouse D.O.
Ophthalmologist
120 N Eagle Creek Dr Lexington KY, 40509About
Dr. Scott Westhouse is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lexington, KY. Dr. Westhouse specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Westhouse 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. Westhouse 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.
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO- 2009
Provider Details
Treatments
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (amd), Diabetic Retinopathy, Vitreoretinal Surgery
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Retina Specialists
- Member American Osteopathic Association, DO
- Member American Academy of Ophthalmology,
Fellowships
- Univ Kentucky Coll of Med, Retina/Vitreous Surgery 2008
- University of Kentucky College of Medicine 2010
Dr. Scott James Westhouse D.O.'s Practice location
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Practice At 2757 Leonard St Ne Suite 200
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GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Miguel Busquets M.D.120 N Eagle Creek Dr Lexington KY 40509
- Dr. Todd Purkiss M.D., PH.D.120 N Eagle Creek Dr Lexington KY 40509
- Dr. Blake Isernhagen MD120 N Eagle Creek Dr Lexington KY 40509
- Dr. David R. Kielar M.D.100 N Eagle Creek Dr Lexington KY 40509
- Dr. Angelia F Thompson MD3290 Blazer Pkwy Lexington KY 40509
- Dr. Belinda L Shirkey M.D.120 N. Eagle Creek Dr Lexington KY 40509
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