Dr. William T Walton M.D.
Ophthalmologist
11601 Toepperwein Rd San Antonio TX, 78233About
Dr. William Walton is an ophthalmologist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Walton specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Walton 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. Walton 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
Tulane University School of Medicine 1986
Army Medical College
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Ophthalmology (eye Disease)
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Bell's Palsy
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Nearsightedness
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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