Dr. Katherine O Whitfield M.D.
Ophthalmologist
901 N Curtis Rd Suite # 302 Boise ID, 83706About
Dr. Katherine Whitfield is an ophthalmologist practicing in Boise, ID. Dr. Whitfield specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Whitfield 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. Whitfield 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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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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