Dr. Donald R. Whaley M.D.
Ophthalmologist
760 Oakridge Blvd Lumberton NC, 28358About
Dr. Donald Whaley is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lumberton, NC. Dr. Whaley specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Whaley 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. Whaley 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
Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1989
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1989
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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