Katherine Elizabeth Whalen MD
Ophthalmologist
16 WOODBINE LANE DANVILLE PA, 17822About
Dr. Katherine Whalen is an ophthalmologist practicing in DANVILLE, PA. Dr. Whalen specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Whalen 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. Whalen 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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