Dr. Robert Alexander Whisnant MD
Ophthalmologist
2108 Langhorne Road Lynchburg VA, 24501About
Dr. Robert Whisnant is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lynchburg, VA. Dr. Whisnant specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Whisnant 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. Whisnant 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
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1961
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1961
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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