Dr. W Mark Potampa M.D.
Ophthalmologist
11919 Ne 128th St Suite A Kirkland WA, 98034About
Dr. W Potampa is an ophthalmologist practicing in Kirkland, WA. Dr. Potampa specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Potampa 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. Potampa 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
University of Washington School of Medicine 1984
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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