Dr. Ronald Ray Holweger MD
Ophthalmologist
2503 Canterbury Drive Hays KS, 67601About
Dr. Ronald Holweger is an ophthalmologist practicing in Hays, KS. Dr. Holweger specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Holweger 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. Holweger 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 1977
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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