Dr. John W. Butler M.D.
Ophthalmologist
6511 Deer Pointe Drive Salisbury MD, 21804About
Dr. John Butler is an ophthalmologist practicing in Salisbury, MD. Dr. Butler specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Butler 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. Butler 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 Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1995
University of Maryland At Baltimore / Professional Schools 1995
University of Maryland School of Medicine 1995
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
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