Dr. Benjamin Jack Wherley MD
Ophthalmologist
658 Boulevard Dover OH, 44622About
Dr. Benjamin Wherley is an ophthalmologist practicing in Dover, OH. Dr. Wherley specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wherley 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. Wherley 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 At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny 1965
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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