Dr. Wanda M Northam MD
Ophthalmologist
5402 Summerhill Rd Texarkana TX, 75503About
Dr. Wanda Northam is an ophthalmologist practicing in Texarkana, TX. Dr. Northam specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Northam 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. Northam 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 Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx 1987
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 1987
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Strabismus
- Blepharitis
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