Dr. Matthew James Welch M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2160 S 1st Ave Maywood IL, 60153About
Dr. Matthew Welch is an ophthalmologist practicing in Maywood, IL. Dr. Welch specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Welch 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. Welch 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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