
Dr. William S Atkins M.D.
Ophthalmologist
150 Market Hills Dr Boone NC, 28607About
Dr. William Atkins is an ophthalmologist practicing in Boone, NC. Dr. Atkins specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Atkins 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. Atkins 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.
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Practice At 150 Market Hills Dr
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Daniel P Krontz MD610 State Farm Rd Boone NC 28607
- Dr. James T Doss M.D.150 Market Hills Dr Boone NC 28607
- Dr. Joseph Edgar Allen M.D.2640 HIGHWAY 105 STE 102 BOONE NC 28607
- Dr. Edmund E Miller MD610 State Farm Rd Boone NC 28607
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