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Dr. Leo Gene Watson M.D.
Ophthalmologist
5606 Four Mile Dr Kokomo IN, 46901About
Dr. Leo Watson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Kokomo, IN. Dr. Watson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Watson 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. Watson 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 Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1964
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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3500 S LAFOUNTAIN ST KOKOMO IN 46902ST VINCENT KOKOMOl
1907 W SYCAMORE ST KOKOMO IN 46904INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH TIPTON HOSPITAL INCl
1000 S MAIN ST TIPTON IN 46072