Dr. Leo Figgs DO
Ophthalmologist
1410 Lakeside Ct Suite 103 Yakima WA, 98902About
Dr. Leo Figgs is an ophthalmologist practicing in Yakima, WA. Dr. Figgs specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Figgs 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. Figgs 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
Kansas City University of Medicine DO
University of Pennsylvania, PA 1975
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine 1975
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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