Dr. Raymond E Townsend MD
Ophthalmologist
220 W 71st St Tulsa OK, 74132About
Dr. Raymond Townsend is an ophthalmologist practicing in Tulsa, OK. Dr. Townsend specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Townsend 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. Townsend 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 Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1969
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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