Dr. Patrick J. Butler M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1301 S KOKE MILL RD SPRINGFIELD IL, 62711About
Dr. Patrick Butler is an ophthalmologist practicing in Springfield, IL. Dr. Butler specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Butler 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. Butler 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
Univ of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca 1989
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. James A Knupp MD1401 S Koke Mill Rd Springfield IL 62711
- Dr. Robert William Posegate MD3330 GINGER CREEK DR STE C SPRINGFIELD IL 62711