Dr. Wayne R Devantier MD
Ophthalmologist
3235 ACADEMY AVE PORTSMOUTH VA, 23703About
Dr. Wayne Devantier is an ophthalmologist practicing in Portsmouth, VA. Dr. Devantier specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Devantier 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. Devantier 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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