Dr. William David Wilcox MD
Ophthalmologist
4102 N Roxboro St Durham NC, 27704About
Dr. William Wilcox is an ophthalmologist practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Wilcox specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wilcox 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. Wilcox 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
Univ of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1970
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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