
Dr. Barry F Atlas MD
Ophthalmologist
3235 ACADEMY AVE PORTSMOUTH VA, 23703About
Dr. Barry Atlas is an ophthalmologist practicing in Portsmouth, VA. Dr. Atlas specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Atlas 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. Atlas 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 Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il 1977
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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3636 HIGH STREET PORTSMOUTH VA 23707SENTARA NORFOLK GENERAL HOSPITALl
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3636 HIGH STREET PORTSMOUTH VA 23707