Dr. Fletcher Thomas Ott M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1400 Highway 61 Festus MO, 63028About
Dr. Fletcher Ott is an ophthalmologist practicing in Festus, MO. Dr. Ott specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ott 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. Ott 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
Washington Center / School of Medicine 1965
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