Dr. Donald E Tarwater DO
Ophthalmologist
2101 N Waldron St Hutchinson KS, 67502About
Dr. Donald Tarwater is an ophthalmologist practicing in Hutchinson, KS. Dr. Tarwater specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Tarwater 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. Tarwater 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 Hlth Sci, Coll of Osteo Med, Kansas City Mo 1979
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine 1979
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine 1979
University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine 1979
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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