Dr. James Morris Lewis MD
Ophthalmologist
1704 5th Ave No Birmingham AL, 35203Rating
5/5
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Dr. James Lewis is an ophthalmologist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Lewis specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lewis 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. Lewis 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1977
Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans 1977
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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