Dr. Willie Benton Boone M.D.
Ophthalmologist
8616 La Tijera Blvd Suite 102 Los Angeles CA, 90045About
Dr. Willie Boone is an ophthalmologist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Boone specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Boone 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. Boone 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
Meharry Med Coll Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 1966
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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