Ophthalmology Doctors in Saint Simons Island, GA Accepting Medicare

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Sindhu H Thota, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 540 Ocean Blvd, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
Phone: 912-638-8073    Fax: 912-638-6628

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Ophthalmology
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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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