Dr. W. Scott Lohner M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1735 North State Street Provo Utah, 84604About
Dr. W. Scott Lohner is an ophthalmologist practicing in Provo, Utah. Dr. Lohner specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lohner 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. Lohner 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 Utah School of Medicine
Univ of Ut Sch of Med, Salt Lake Cty Ut 1994
University of Utah School of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Blepharitis
- Nearsightedness
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology, Utah Ophthalmology Society
What do you attribute your success to?
- W.Scott attributes his success to perseverance, hard work and great family support.
Hobbies / Sports
- Golf, Music, Travel
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