Dr. Elwood Murl Heddon OD
Ophthalmologist
15 Howell St Walton NY, 13856About
Dr. Elwood Heddon is an ophthalmologist practicing in Walton, NY. Dr. Heddon specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Heddon 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. Heddon 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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