Dr. George C Whitaker MD
Ophthalmologist
1535 Gull Rd Suite 120 Kalamazoo MI, 49048About
Dr. George Whitaker is an ophthalmologist practicing in Kalamazoo, MI. Dr. Whitaker specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Whitaker 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. Whitaker 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 Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1972
University of Michigan Medical School 1972
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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