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Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker O.D.
Optometrist
309 W Market St Athens AL, 35611About
Dr. Laura Whitaker is an optometrist practicing in Athens, AL. Dr. Whitaker specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Whitaker performs eye exams, tests vision, corrects vision by prescribing eye glasses or contacts, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision problems. Optometrists often work closely with ophthalmologists who may need to further treat patients with surgical procedures.
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101 SIVLEY RD HUNTSVILLE AL 35801ATHENS LIMESTONE HOSPITALl
700 WEST MARKET STREET ATHENS AL 35611DECATUR MORGAN HOSPITAL-DECATUR CAMPUSl
1201 7TH STREET SE DECATUR AL 35601