Dr. Patrick Dean Barker M.D.
Ophthalmologist
620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIR PORTSMOUTH VA, 23708About
Dr. Patrick Barker is an ophthalmologist practicing in PORTSMOUTH, VA. Dr. Barker specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Barker 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. Barker 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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