Dr. Galen E Winegardner M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1011 Sylvan Ave Suite C Modesto CA, 95350About
Dr. Galen Winegardner is an ophthalmologist practicing in Modesto, CA. Dr. Winegardner specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Winegardner 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. Winegardner 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
Univ of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks 1964
University of Wales in Great Britain 1964
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
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