Dr. Phelgar Delano Washington M.D.
Ophthalmologist
3737 N Meridian St Suite 200 Indianapolis IN, 46208About
Dr. Phelgar Washington is an ophthalmologist practicing in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Washington specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Washington 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. Washington 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 1987
Howard University College of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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