Dr. Duane A. Wiggins M.D.
Ophthalmologist
622 W Maple St Suite E Farmington NM, 87401Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Duane Wiggins is an ophthalmologist practicing in Farmington, NM. Dr. Wiggins specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wiggins 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. Wiggins 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 Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1995
Texas A&M University, TX 1995
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Presbyopia
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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