Dr. Heidi M Bowie OD
Ophthalmologist
2041 Georgia Ave Nw 2000 Washington DC, 20060About
Dr. Heidi Bowie is an ophthalmologist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Bowie specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Bowie 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. Bowie 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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