Dr. Patrick Holt King M.D.
Ophthalmologist
415 W 3rd St Yankton SD, 57078About
Dr. Patrick King is an ophthalmologist practicing in Yankton, SD. Dr. King specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. King 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. King 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
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1979
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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