Dr. Richard B Leonard M.D.
Ophthalmologist
650 Spring Hill Ring Rd Suite 2020 Dundee IL, 60118About
Dr. Richard Leonard is an ophthalmologist practicing in Dundee, IL. Dr. Leonard specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Leonard 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. Leonard 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
Northwestern Uniiversity 1961
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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