Dr. Walter Harris M.D.
Ophthalmologist
255 S 17th St Suite 1002 Philadelphia PA, 19103About
Dr. Walter Harris is an ophthalmologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Harris specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Harris 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. Harris 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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