Dr. Douglas R Wilson MD
Ophthalmologist
3902 25th St Columbus IN, 47203About
Dr. Douglas Wilson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Columbus, IN. Dr. Wilson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wilson 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. Wilson 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 Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky 1988
Univ Of Toronto Fac Of Med 1959
University of Louisville School of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Blepharitis
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Michael Joseph Pankratz M.D.3135 Middle Road Columbus IN 47203
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- Drew Bennett Davis M.D.3135 MIDDLE DR COLUMBUS IN 47203