Dr. Richard Alan Watson M.D.
Ophthalmologist
5202 Faraon St Saint Joseph MO, 64506About
Dr. Richard Watson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Saint Joseph, MO. Dr. Watson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Watson 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. Watson 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 Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar 1985
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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