Dr. Walter Jay Hoffman M.D.
Ophthalmologist
425 Patterson Rd Suite 405 Grand Junction CO, 81506About
Dr. Walter Hoffman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Grand Junction, CO. Dr. Hoffman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hoffman 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. Hoffman 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
University of California 1977
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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