Dr. Donald John Race MD
Ophthalmologist
707 S Jefferson St Roanoke VA, 24016About
Dr. Donald Race is an ophthalmologist practicing in Roanoke, VA. Dr. Race specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Race 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. Race 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 Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1970
University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus 1970
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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