Ophthalmology Doctors in Whiteville, NC Accepting Medicare

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Dr. David Kristofer Sutton, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 810 Spivey Rd, Whiteville, NC 28472
Phone: 910-642-9850    Fax: 910-642-9852
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Rossie Dawn Nobles, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 810 Spivey Rd, Whiteville, NC 28472
Phone: 910-642-9850    Fax: 910-642-9852

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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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