Dr. Cheryl Joan Horton MD
Ophthalmologist
1102 Hwy 290w Brenham TX, 77833About
Dr. Cheryl Horton is an ophthalmologist practicing in Brenham, TX. Dr. Horton specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Horton 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. Horton 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 Sd Sch Of Med- Vermillion Sd- 1978
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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