Dr. Katherine Whipple MD
Ophthalmologist
3000 MONROE AVE ROCHESTER NY, 14618About
Dr. Katherine Whipple is an ophthalmologist practicing in ROCHESTER, NY. Dr. Whipple specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Whipple 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. Whipple 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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