Dr. Michael Wiggins MD
Ophthalmologist
1601 SW ARCHER RD GAINESVILLE FL, 32608About
Dr. Michael Wiggins is an ophthalmologist practicing in Little Rock, AR. Dr. Wiggins specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wiggins 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. Wiggins 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.
Education and Training
Univ of Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar 1997
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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