William E. Wicheta, M.D.


"I am fascinated by the science of vision and all things related to the eye. I have done a wide variety of eye surgeries, but at this point in my career mainly do cataract surgery. I enjoy performing exams on healthy eyes, as well as treating a variety of eye diseases."

CURRICULUM VITAE   
NAME WILLIAM E. WICHETA, M.D.
FAMILY INFORMATION Single
Four children
EDUCATION The University of Texas at Austin 1974 - 1978
Austin, Texas
B.A. Zoology
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society

Southwestern Medical School 1978 - 1982
University of Texas Health
Science Center at Dallas
Dallas, Texas
Texas Merit Scholarship for Academic Achievement
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
POST GRADUATE TRAINING Internship 1982-1983
University of Utah Medical Center
Salt Lake City, Utah

Ophthalmology Residency 1983-1987
University of Arkansas for
Medical Sciences
Little Rock, Arkansas

Guest Ophthalmology Resident Summer 1986
University of Bonn, Germany

Ophthalmic Pathology Rotation Fall 1986
University of Utah
MEMBERSHIPS American Academy of Ophthalmology
Washington State Medical Association
Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
Chelan-Douglas County Medical Society
 -President 2005
 -Secretary-Treasurer 1998-2004
CERTIFICATION American Board of Ophthalmology
LICENSURE State of Washington
State of Texas
SPECIAL INTERESTS PROFESSIONALLY I am fascinated by the science of vision and all things related to the eye. I have done a wide variety of eye surgeries, but at this point in my career mainly do cataract surgery. I enjoy performing exams on healthy eyes, as well as treating a variety of eye diseases.
SPECIAL INTERESTS PERSONALLY My children, hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, gardening, acoustic guitar, cross-county skiing, climbing, photography, science, reading, geology, western history, Texas history, genealogy.
REASONS FOR COMING TO WENATCHEE I was looking for a smaller to moderate sized, pleasant community to raise children in, as well as have access to my favorite outdoor activities. The Eye and Ear Clinic, with its over 50-year history of excellence, fantastic staff, and skilled, personable physicians, impressed me as a wonderful setting in which to practice medicine.