Dr. Howard Newton Short MD, FACS
Ophthalmologist
1351 Jefferson St Suite 110 Washington MO, 63090About
Dr. Howard Short is an ophthalmologist practicing in Washington, MO. Dr. Short specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Short 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. Short 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
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1978
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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