Dr. William Joseph Kaufold MD
Ophthalmologist
83 Quarry St Willimantic CT, 06226About
Dr. William Kaufold is an ophthalmologist practicing in Willimantic, CT. Dr. Kaufold specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kaufold 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. Kaufold 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
Loma Linda University School of Medicine 2005
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Ophthalmology (eye Disease)
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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