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Dr. William Lipsky

Ophthalmologist

Dr. William Lipsky is an ophthalmologist practicing in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lipsky specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lipsky 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. Lipsky 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.
Dr. William Lipsky
  • Houston, Texas
  • New York Medical College
  • Accepting new patients

Can an ophthalmologist perform cataract surgery?

Only ophthalmologists who are licensed MD's and have completed a residency in ophthalmology perform cataract surgery. No other physicians perform cataract surgery.