Dr. Ophlia C Patterson M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2480 Llewellyn Ave Fort George G Meade MD, 20755About
Dr. Ophlia Patterson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Fort George G Meade, MD. Dr. Patterson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Patterson 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. Patterson 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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University of Maryland School of Medicine 1976
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