
Dr. Richard P Wetzig MD
Ophthalmologist
616 S Tejon St Colorado Springs CO, 80903About
Dr. Richard Wetzig is an ophthalmologist practicing in Colorado Springs, CO. Dr. Wetzig specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wetzig 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. Wetzig 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 Co Sch of Med, Denver Co 1979
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Mark Andrew Weisbrod MD2920 N Cascade Ave Colorado Springs CO 80907
- Dr. Sheron Buckland Marshall MD2770 N Union Blvd. Colorado Springs CO 80901
- Dr. James Paul Barad M.D.2770 N UNION BLVD COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80909
- Dr. George Gregory Ulrich M.D.1625 Medical Center Pt Colorado Springs CO 80907
- Dr. John Robert Burroughs MD111 E Polk Colorado Springs CO 80907
- Dr. John Merrill Christiansen MD555 E Pikes Peak Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903
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