Dr. William Offutt MD
Ophthalmologist
120 N Eagle Creek Dr Suite 211 Lexington KY, 40509About
Dr. William Offutt is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lexington, KY. Dr. Offutt specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Offutt 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. Offutt 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
University of Kentucky College of Medicine 1968
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Conjunctivitis
- Graves' Disease
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