Dr. William R Penland M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1020 W Buena Vista Rd Evansville IN, 47710About
Dr. William Penland is an ophthalmologist practicing in Evansville, IN. Dr. Penland specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Penland 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. Penland 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
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1975
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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