
Dr. David Allen Faris MD
Ophthalmologist
2 B Chenoweth Dr Bridgeport WV, 26330About
Dr. David Faris is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bridgeport, WV. Dr. Faris specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Faris 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. Faris 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
Wv Univ Sch of Med, Morgantown Wv 1984
West Virginia University School of Medicine 1984
East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. George Condax M.D.527 Medical Park Dr Bridgeport WV 26330
- Dr. Amos Wesley Wilkinson M.D.1160 JOHNSON AVE BRIDGEPORT WV 26330
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