Dr. Ann Katherine Williams M.D.
Ophthalmologist
6850 Hohman Ave Hammond IN, 46324About
Dr. Ann Williams is an ophthalmologist practicing in Hammond, IN. Dr. Williams specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Williams 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. Williams 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
Northwestern Uniiversity 1983
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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