Ophthalmology Doctors in Ponca City, OK Accepting Medicare

2 Ophthalmology doctors found. Showing 1 - 2
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Thomas M Carter, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 400 Fairview Ave, Suite 21, Ponca City, OK 74601
Phone: 580-765-3356    Fax: 580-765-3353
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Pamela J Poland, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 400 Fairview Ave, Ste 18, Ponca City, OK 74601
Phone: 580-762-5696    Fax: 580-762-7622

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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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