Dr. Francis John Wapner M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1250 E 3900 S #310 Salt Lake City UT, 84124About
Dr. Francis Wapner is an ophthalmologist practicing in Salt Lake City, UT. Dr. Wapner specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wapner 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. Wapner 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
Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny 1989
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 1989
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Nearsightedness
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Member American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Member American College of Surgeons
- Member Utah Medical Association
- Member Utah Ophthalmological Society
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- Dr. Corey A Miller MD1485 East 3900 South Salt Lake City UT 84124
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- Dr. Brian R Davis MD1325 W South Jordan Pkwy South Jordan UT 84095
- Dr. Rachael Sue Jacoby MD65 S Mario Capecchi Dr Salt Lake City UT 84132
- Dr. Adam M Bowman MD1548 East 4500 South Salt Lake City UT 84117