Dr. William R Beck MD
Ophthalmologist
700 Medical Center Dr Suite 210 Newton KS, 67114About
Dr. William Beck is an ophthalmologist practicing in Newton, KS. Dr. Beck specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Beck 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. Beck 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 Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks 1983
University of Wales in Great Britain 1983
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Retinal Tear
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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