Dr. William Matthew Mcdowell M.D.
Ophthalmologist
13000 Bruce B Downs Blvd Tampa FL, 33612About
Dr. William Mcdowell is an ophthalmologist practicing in Tampa, FL. Dr. Mcdowell specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Mcdowell 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. Mcdowell 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
University of Central Florida College of Medicine 2002
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- Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
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