Dr. Ronald Mitchell Hughes M.D.
Ophthalmologist
6307 Forest Lake Dr E Tifton GA, 31794About
Dr. Ronald Hughes is an ophthalmologist practicing in Tifton, GA. Dr. Hughes specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hughes 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. Hughes 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
Emory University School Of Medicine 1963
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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