Dr. Wallace E Ruminson MD
Ophthalmologist
444 W. Putnam Porterville CA, 93257About
Dr. Wallace Ruminson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Porterville, CA. Dr. Ruminson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ruminson 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. Ruminson 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 1973
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
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