Dr. Wendy Wootton M.D.
Ophthalmologist
220 S 63rd St Mesa AZ, 85206About
Dr. Wendy Wootton is an ophthalmologist practicing in Mesa, AZ. Dr. Wootton specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wootton 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. Wootton 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
Univ of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca 1983
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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