Dr. Roy Whitaker MD
Ophthalmologist
3810 North Elm Street Suite 209 Greensboro NC, 27455About
Dr. Roy Whitaker is an ophthalmologist practicing in Greensboro, NC. Dr. Whitaker specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Whitaker 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. Whitaker 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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