Dr. Paul Louis Wright MD
Ophthalmologist
240 Minnesota St Rapid City SD, 57701About
Dr. Paul Wright is an ophthalmologist practicing in Rapid City, SD. Dr. Wright specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wright 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. Wright 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
Northwestern Uniiversity 1973
University of South Dakota
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 1973
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
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