Dr. Kris Adwards Vanwagner D.O.
Ophthalmologist
49 Lawrence Ave Potsdam NY, 13676Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Kris Vanwagner is an ophthalmologist practicing in Potsdam, NY. Dr. Vanwagner specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Vanwagner 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. Vanwagner 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
West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Med 2005
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine 2005
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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