Dr. Kenneth Erwin Holsten M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1 Boone Rd U. S. Naval Hospital Bremerton WA, 98312About
Dr. Kenneth Holsten is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bremerton, WA. Dr. Holsten specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Holsten 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. Holsten 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
University of California 1967
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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