Dr. William Nathan Mitchell MD
Ophthalmologist
3501 Memorial Pkwy Sw Huntsville AL, 35801About
Dr. William Mitchell is an ophthalmologist practicing in Huntsville, AL. Dr. Mitchell specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Mitchell 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. Mitchell 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 Alabama School of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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- Cataracts
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