Dr. William J Mcvay MD
Ophthalmologist
4627 5 Ave Un Sq 1 Pittsburgh PA, 15213About
Dr. William Mcvay is an ophthalmologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Mcvay specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Mcvay 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. Mcvay 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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