Dr. John Robert Willcockson M.D.
Ophthalmologist
415 W 3rd St Yankton SD, 57078About
Dr. John Willcockson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Yankton, SD. Dr. Willcockson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Willcockson 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. Willcockson 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 1968
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 1968
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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