Dr. Robert Neill Tower MD
Ophthalmologist
1211 Nw Glisan St Suite 201 Portland OR, 97209About
Dr. Robert Tower is an ophthalmologist practicing in Seattle, WA. Dr. Tower specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Tower 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. Tower 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
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1999
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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