Dr. Fred Ormsby Whitehurst D.O.
Ophthalmologist
9907 County Road 250 Durango CO, 81301About
Dr. Fred Whitehurst is an ophthalmologist practicing in Durango, CO. Dr. Whitehurst specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Whitehurst 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. Whitehurst 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 Hlth Sci, Coll of Osteo Med, Kansas City Mo 1972
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine 1972
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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