Dr. Shawn M Weigel D.O.
Ophthalmologist
400 N 17th St Suite 101 Allentown PA, 18104About
Dr. Shawn Weigel is an ophthalmologist practicing in Allentown, PA. Dr. Weigel specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Weigel 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. Weigel 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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