Dr. John Robert Wood M.D.
Ophthalmologist
375 Hershberger Rd Roanoke VA, 24012About
Dr. John Wood is an ophthalmologist practicing in Roanoke, VA. Dr. Wood specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wood 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. Wood 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
University of Virginia / Main Campus 1975
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Migraine
- Blepharitis
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