Ophthalmology Doctors in Vestavia Hills, AL Accepting Medicare

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Dr. D Wade Joiner, MD Ophthalmology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 1009 Montgomery Hwy, Suite 201, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 Phone: 205-824-2100

Dr. Thomas Griffin Lamkin, M.D. Ophthalmology Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 1009 Montgomery Hwy, Suite 102, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 Phone: 205-824-2263    Fax: 205-824-2227

Ashley Lynn Dahl, M.D. Ophthalmology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 1009 Montgomery Hwy Ste 200, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 Phone: 205-397-9400    Fax: 205-397-9455

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