Dr. Leland D Whitelock M.D.
Ophthalmologist
508 Baylor Ct Suite C Chesapeake VA, 23320About
Dr. Leland Whitelock is an ophthalmologist practicing in Chesapeake, VA. Dr. Whitelock specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Whitelock 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. Whitelock 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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