Dr. Patrick Tong M.D., PH.D.
Ophthalmologist
7120 Minstrel Way Suite 110 Columbia MD, 21045About
Dr. Patrick Tong is an ophthalmologist practicing in Columbia, MD. Dr. Tong specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Tong 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. Tong 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
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1989
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Birth Defects
- Strabismus
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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