Dr. Walter M. Platt, jr. M.D.
Ophthalmologist
51 State Rd North Dartmouth MA, 02747About
Dr. Walter Platt, jr. is an ophthalmologist practicing in North Dartmouth, MA. Dr. Platt, jr. specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Platt, jr. 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. Platt, jr. 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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