Dr. Halsey M. Settle III, MD
Ophthalmologist
4207 James Casey St Suite 305 Austin TX, 78745About
Dr. Halsey Settle III is an ophthalmologist practicing in Austin, TX. Dr. Settle III specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Settle III 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. Settle III 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 Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1971
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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