Dr. Thomas R Wallace M.D.
Ophthalmologist
211 Mcauley Ct Hot Springs National Park AR, 71913About
Dr. Thomas Wallace is an ophthalmologist practicing in Hot Springs National Park, AR. Dr. Wallace specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wallace 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. Wallace 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
Univ of Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar 1972
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine 1972
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Richard Edward Braley M.D.1661 Higdon Ferry Rd Hot Springs National Park AR 71913
- Dr. James R Braun MD205 Mcauley Ct Hot Springs National Park AR 71913
- Dr. Jeffrey Graham Holt M.D.211 Mcauley Ct Hot Springs National Park AR 71913