Ms. Heather M Skeens MD
Ophthalmologist
300 TECHNOLOGY DR SOUTH CHARLESTON WV, 25309About
Dr. Heather Skeens is an ophthalmologist practicing in West Mifflin, PA. Dr. Skeens specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Skeens 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. Skeens 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.
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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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