Dr. Patricia L. Austin MD, INC.
Ophthalmologist
1270 Arroyo Way Walnut Creek CA, 94596About
Dr. Patricia Austin is an ophthalmologist practicing in Walnut Creek, CA. Dr. Austin specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Austin 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. Austin 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 Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1974
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1974
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Presbyopia
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