Dr. Karen W Walcott M.D.
Ophthalmologist
103 W Saint Clair St Warren PA, 16365About
Dr. Karen Walcott is an ophthalmologist practicing in Warren, PA. Dr. Walcott specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Walcott 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. Walcott 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 At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny MD
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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