Dr. Michael Derek Westafer M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1120 15th St Augusta GA, 30912About
Dr. Michael Westafer is an ophthalmologist practicing in Augusta, GA. Dr. Westafer specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Westafer 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. Westafer 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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