Whitney Gene Potter M.D.
Ophthalmologist
3215 WINGATE COURT COLUMBIA MO, 65201About
Dr. Whitney Potter is an ophthalmologist practicing in COLUMBIA, MO. Dr. Potter specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Potter 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. Potter 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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