Dr. Paul A Yates MD PHD
Ophthalmologist
Hospital Drive Charlottesville VA, 22908About
Dr. Paul Yates is an ophthalmologist practicing in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Yates specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Yates 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. Yates 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.
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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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