Dr. Paula Ann Hicks M.D.
Ophthalmologist
415 W 3rd St Yankton SD, 57078About
Dr. Paula Hicks is an ophthalmologist practicing in Yankton, SD. Dr. Hicks specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hicks 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. Hicks 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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