Dr. Robert Don Whinery M.D.
Ophthalmologist
776 Mission Creek Drive Palm Desert CA, 92211About
Dr. Robert Whinery is an ophthalmologist practicing in Palm Desert, CA. Dr. Whinery specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Whinery 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. Whinery 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
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1957
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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