Dr. Dan R Lightfoot M.D.
Ophthalmologist
720 4th St Santa Rosa CA, 95404About
Dr. Dan Lightfoot is an ophthalmologist practicing in Santa Rosa, CA. Dr. Lightfoot specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lightfoot 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. Lightfoot 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 Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1975
University of California 1975
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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