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Dr. Walter Lee King MD, Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Walter Lee King MD

Ophthalmologist

336 10th Ave Ne Hickory NC, 28601

About

Dr. Walter King is an ophthalmologist practicing in Hickory, NC. Dr. King specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. King 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. King 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

Univ of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1967

University of Virginia School of Medicine 1967

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Presbyopia
  • Farsightedness
  • Nearsightedness

Dr. Walter Lee King MD's Practice location

Practice At 336 10th Ave Ne

336 10th Ave Ne -
Hickory, NC 28601
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New patients: 828-322-4973
Fax: 828-322-1636

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FRYE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl

420 N CENTER ST HICKORY NC 28601

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321 MULBERRY ST SW LENOIR NC 28645

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