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Dr. Thomas Richard Walters MD, Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Thomas Richard Walters MD

Ophthalmologist

4/5(12)
5717 BALCONES DR AUSTIN TX, 78731
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Thomas Walters is an ophthalmologist practicing in Austin, TX. Dr. Walters specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Walters 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. Walters 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 1982

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 35 years of experience

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Pterygium
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Macular Hole
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Strabismus
  • Corneal Ulcer
  • Astigmatism
  • Blepharitis
  • Chalazion
  • Conjunctivitis

Dr. Thomas Richard Walters MD's Practice location

Dr. Thomas Walters, MD

1700 S Mopac -
Austin, TX 78746
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New patients: 512-327-7000
Fax: 512-327-5200

5717 BALCONES DR -
AUSTIN, TX 78731
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New patients: 512-327-7000
Fax: 512-314-1662

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Patient Experience with Dr. Walters


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Dr. Thomas Richard Walters MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 12 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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