Dr. Richard B Culbert MD
Ophthalmologist
840 Central Dr Odessa TX, 79761About
Dr. Richard Culbert is an ophthalmologist practicing in Odessa, TX. Dr. Culbert specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Culbert 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. Culbert 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 Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok 1993
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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