
Dr. Robert J Thompson MD
Ophthalmologist
1 Freedom Way # 224 Augusta GA, 30904About
Dr. Robert Thompson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Augusta, GA. 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
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1967
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1967
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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- Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
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- Dr. Bruce Allen Brown M.D.1330 Interstate Pkwy Augusta GA 30909
- Dr. Danijela S Zotovic MD - INT MED & OPTHA410 University Pkwy Aiken SC 29801
- Dr. Sohail Khan M.D.1701 MAGNOLIA WAY STE 201 AUGUSTA GA 30909
- Dr. Kishan Govind M.D.110 PEPPER HILL WAY AIKEN SC 29801
- Dr. Lauren West Yancey M.D.1120 15th St Augusta GA 30912
Nearest Hospitals
TRINITY HOSPITAL OF AUGUSTAl
2260 WRIGHTSBORO RD AUGUSTA GA 30904UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
1350 WALTON WAY AUGUSTA GA 30901