Dr. Robert Earl Walker MD
Ophthalmologist
90 Vermont Ave The Eye Center Of Oa Oak Ridge TN, 37830About
Dr. Robert Walker is an ophthalmologist practicing in Oak Ridge, TN. Dr. Walker specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Walker 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. Walker 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 Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1974
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1974
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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