Dr. Michael R. Leachman M.D.
Ophthalmologist
427 S BERNARD ST SPOKANE WA, 99204Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Michael Leachman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Spokane, WA. Dr. Leachman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Leachman 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. Leachman 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 Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx 1994
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Ophthalmology (eye Disease), Eye Surgery
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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