
Dr. Christopher D. Covington D.O.
Ophthalmologist
1053 River Oaks Dr Flowood MS, 39232About
Dr. Christopher Covington is an ophthalmologist practicing in Flowood, MS. Dr. Covington specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Covington 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. Covington 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
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine 2005
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Practice At 1053 River Oaks Dr
1053 River Oaks Dr -Flowood, MS 39232Get Direction
Practice At 1364 Westgate Center Drive
1364 Westgate Center Drive -Winston Salem, NC 27103Get Direction
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3333 SILAS CREEK PARKWAY WINSTON-SALEM NC 27103NOVANT HEALTH MEDICAL PARK HOSPITALl
1950 S HAWTHORNE RD WINSTON-SALEM NC 27103NEW HANOVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
2131 S 17TH ST BOX 9000 WILMINGTON NC 28402WILMINGTON TREATMENT CENTERl
2520 TROY DRIVE WILMINGTON NC 28401