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Dr. Carl K Wetzig MD, Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Carl K Wetzig MD

Ophthalmologist

616 S Tejon St Colorado Springs CO, 80903

About

Dr. Carl 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 Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky 1974

University of Louisville School of Medicine 1974

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Eye Problems, Ophthalmology (eye Disease)
  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Strabismus
  • Blepharitis
  • Chalazion

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology 

Fellowships

  • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute    1981
  • Univ Miami-B Palmer, Cornea/External Disease    1980

Dr. Carl K Wetzig MD's Practice location

Practice At 616 S Tejon St

616 S Tejon St -
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
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New patients: 719-632-3547
Fax: 719-632-0141

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