Dr. Albert Sidney Whiting M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1100 Tunnel Rd Asheville NC, 28805About
Dr. Albert Whiting is an ophthalmologist practicing in Asheville, NC. Dr. Whiting specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Whiting 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. Whiting 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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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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