Dr. William S. Buchanan M.D.
Ophthalmologist
220 S 3rd St Suite 1 Sterling CO, 80751About
Dr. William Buchanan is an ophthalmologist practicing in Sterling, CO. Dr. Buchanan specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Buchanan 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. Buchanan 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
Univ of Co Sch of Med, Denver Co 1959
University Of Colorado School Of Medicine 1963
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
Dr. William S. Buchanan M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 220 S 3rd St Suite 1
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