Dr. Randolph P Whitford M.D.
Ophthalmologist
21318 Provincial Blvd Katy TX, 77450About
Dr. Randolph Whitford is an ophthalmologist practicing in Katy, TX. Dr. Whitford specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Whitford 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. Whitford 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 Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx 1979
Baylor College of Medicine 1983
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 1979
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
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