Dr. Richard Blair Phinney MD
Ophthalmologist
2170 MIDLAND RD SOUTHERN PINES NC, 28387About
Dr. Richard Phinney is an ophthalmologist practicing in Rock Island, IL. Dr. Phinney specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Phinney 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. Phinney 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 Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1979
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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