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Dr. Mark E Whitten

Ophthalmologist

8009 Rising Ridge Rd Bethesda MD, 20817
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Dr. Mark Whitten is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Whitten specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Whitten 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. Whitten 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

Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1977

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 40 years of experience

Clinical Trials

Treatments

  • Refractive Surgery, Cataract Surgery With Lens Replacement

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology 

Dr. Mark E Whitten's Practice location

Mark Whitten

8009 Rising Ridge Rd -
Bethesda, MD 20817
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8600 OLD GEORGETOWN ROAD BETHESDA MD 20814

Head northwest on Rising Ridge Road 1153 ft
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