Dr. Derek Bitner M.D.
Ophthalmologist
608 Stanton L Young Blvd Oklahoma City OK, 73104About
Dr. Derek Bitner is an ophthalmologist practicing in Oklahoma City, OK. Dr. Bitner specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Bitner 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. Bitner 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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