Dr. Martha Peterson Schatz MD
Ophthalmologist
7703 Floyd Curl Dr Uthscsa Ophthalmolog San Antonio TX, 78229About
Dr. Martha Schatz is an ophthalmologist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Schatz specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Schatz 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. Schatz 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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