Dr. Norman Rush Hutchison M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1005 Pennsylvania Ave Suite 110 Ottumwa IA, 52501About
Dr. Norman Hutchison is an ophthalmologist practicing in Ottumwa, IA. Dr. Hutchison specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hutchison 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. Hutchison 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 Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1976
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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