Dr. Stephen Whiteside, MD
Ophthalmologist
9705 Research Blvd Suite C Austin TX, 78759About
Dr. Stephen Whiteside is an ophthalmologist practicing in Austin, TX. Dr. Whiteside specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Whiteside 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. Whiteside 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.
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Professional Memberships
- Member Travis County Medical Society
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Storm Eye Institute, Ophthalmic Research 1996
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