Ophthalmology Doctors in Blue Ridge, GA Accepting Medicare

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Jordan Patton, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 266 Orvin Lance Dr Ste 5, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Phone: 706-450-6602    

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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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