Dr. William G Ridgeway M.D.
Ophthalmologist
5600 Hampton Ave Saint Louis MO, 63109About
Dr. William Ridgeway is an ophthalmologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Ridgeway specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ridgeway 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. Ridgeway 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
Univ of Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1961
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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