Dr. Weldon Haw M.D.
Ophthalmologist
9415 Campus Point Drive La Jolla CA, 92093About
Dr. Weldon Haw is an ophthalmologist practicing in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Haw specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Haw 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. Haw 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
UC Los Angeles, School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA Medical Degree
Stanford University, School of Medicine, Stanford, CA Other Degree
Cataract, Cornea and External Diseases, & Refractive Surgery Medical Degree
Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology Medical Degree
Chief of Ophthalmology - San Diego VAHS Medical Degree
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Stanford Univ MC, Refractive Surgery 1999
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