Dr. John Robert Millwater M.D.
Ophthalmologist
5454 WISCONSIN AVE STE 950 CHEVY CHASE MD, 20815About
Dr. John Millwater is an ophthalmologist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Millwater specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Millwater 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. Millwater 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
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1968
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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