Dr. John Edward Riffle MD
Ophthalmologist
1120 15th St Augusta GA, 30912About
Dr. John Riffle is an ophthalmologist practicing in Augusta, GA. Dr. Riffle specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Riffle can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Riffle can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1964
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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