Dr. Edwin Lee Downing MD
Ophthalmologist
5000 W National Ave Milwaukee WI, 53295About
Dr. Edwin Downing is an ophthalmologist practicing in Milwaukee, WI. Dr. Downing specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Downing 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. Downing 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
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1964
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1964
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