Dr. Joseph S Weisman MD
Ophthalmologist
1225 Maple Ave Sw Roanoke VA, 24016About
Dr. Joseph Weisman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Roanoke, VA. Dr. Weisman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Weisman 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. Weisman 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
Duke University School of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
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