Dr. William Anthony Newsom M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2521 Nw 41st St Gainesville FL, 32606About
Dr. William Newsom is an ophthalmologist practicing in Gainesville, FL. Dr. Newsom specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Newsom 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. Newsom 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 Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1963
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1963
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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