
Dr. Richard Simmons M.D.
Ophthalmologist
933 High St Suite 220 Columbus OH, 43085About
Dr. Richard Simmons is an ophthalmologist practicing in Columbus, OH. Dr. Simmons specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Simmons 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. Simmons 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.
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