Dr. William Joseph Foster M.D., PH.D.
Ophthalmologist
3401 N BROAD ST PHILADELPHIA PA, 19140About
Dr. William Foster is an ophthalmologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Foster specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Foster 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. Foster 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
Duke University School of Medicine 1999
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Uveitis
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hives
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