Ophthalmology Doctors in Athens, AL Accepting Medicare

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Gregg Philip Moody, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 15242 Greenfield Dr, Athens, AL 35613
Phone: 256-233-2914    Fax: 256-230-9005

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Ophthalmology: An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.


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