Dr. Paul Drew Thompson M.D.
Ophthalmologist
109 NE Birch St Coupeville WA, 98239About
Dr. Paul Thompson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Coupeville, WA. Dr. Thompson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Thompson 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. Thompson 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
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 1973
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
Dr. Paul Drew Thompson M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 109 NE Birch St
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