Dr. Whitney Ann-elizabeth Smith M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1601 38TH AVE N ST PETERSBURG FL, 33713About
Dr. Whitney Smith is an ophthalmologist practicing in ST PETERSBURG, FL. Dr. Smith specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Smith 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. Smith 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.
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