Dr. Elizabeth Anne Atchison M.D.
Ophthalmologist
200 1st St SW Rochester MN, 55905About
Dr. Elizabeth Atchison is an ophthalmologist practicing in Rochester, MN. Dr. Atchison specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Atchison 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. Atchison 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.
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