Dr. Phil Hoopes Jr., MD
Ophthalmologist
11820 S. State St Suite 200 Draper UT, 84020About
Dr. Phil Hoopes is an ophthalmologist practicing in Draper, UT. Dr. Hoopes specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hoopes 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. Hoopes 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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