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Dr. Henry S Wicker MD
Ophthalmologist
5505 5th St Nw Suite 303 Washington DC, 20011About
Dr. Henry Wicker is an ophthalmologist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Wicker specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wicker 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. Wicker 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
Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc 1953
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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