Dr. Donald Walter Dippe MD
Ophthalmologist
2841 Debarr Rd Suite 35 Anchorage AK, 99508About
Dr. Donald Dippe is an ophthalmologist practicing in Anchorage, AK. Dr. Dippe specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Dippe 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. Dippe 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 Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1960
University of Washington School of Medicine 1960
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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