Dr. Michael F Oats MD
Ophthalmologist
282 Route 130 & Cotuit Road Sandwich MA, 02563About
Dr. Michael Oats is an ophthalmologist practicing in Sandwich, MA. Dr. Oats specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Oats 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. Oats 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
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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- Dr. Audrey S Chan MD282 Route 130 And Cotuit Road Sandwich MA 02563