Dr. Kathryn J Hecker MD
Ophthalmologist
1511 Westover Ter Suite # 107 Greensboro NC, 27408About
Dr. Kathryn Hecker is an ophthalmologist practicing in Greensboro, NC. Dr. Hecker specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hecker 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. Hecker 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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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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