Dr. William D. Schenk
Ophthalmologist
1670 W Main St Suite 100 Lebanon TN, 37087About
Dr. William Schenk is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lebanon, TN. Dr. Schenk specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Schenk 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. Schenk 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 Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne 1981
University of Nebraska, Omaha, NB Medicine
University of Nebraska College of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Eye Problems, Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma And More
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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