Dr. Kathryn L Patterson M.D.
Ophthalmologist
648 RIVERSIDE DR APT 304 MEMPHIS TN, 38103About
Dr. Kathryn Patterson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Abingdon, VA. Dr. Patterson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Patterson 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. Patterson 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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