
Dr. Samuel J Pierce MD
Ophthalmologist
8601 Village Drive Suite 224 San Antonio TX, 78217About
Dr. Samuel Pierce is an ophthalmologist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Pierce specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Pierce 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. Pierce 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 Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1989
Texas A&M University, TX 1989
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. R. Gary Lane M.D.9480 Huebner Rd San Antonio TX 78240
- Dr. Jordan Hollsten M.D.4114 Pond Hill RD San Antonio TX 78231
- Dr. Alan D. Baribeau M.D.7830 Louis Pasteur Drive San Antonio Texas 78229
- Dr. Charles D. Brodrick M.D.303 E Quincy St San Antonio TX 78215
- Dr. William D. Willerson M.D. San Antonio Texas 78209-5419
- Juan E. Rubio, Jr9910 Huebner Road San Antonio Texas 78240
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