Dr. Bruce E Wietharn M.D.
Ophthalmologist
903 Medical Center Dr Arlington WA, 98223About
Dr. Bruce Wietharn is an ophthalmologist practicing in Arlington, WA. Dr. Wietharn specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wietharn 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. Wietharn 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 of Louisiana 1995
Tulane University School of Medicine 1995
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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