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Dr. John Edward Riffle MD

Ophthalmologist

1120 15th St Augusta GA, 30912

About

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

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Type 2 Diabetes

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Dr. John Riffle, MD

1120 15th St -
Augusta, GA 30912
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1350 WALTON WAY AUGUSTA GA 30901

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2260 WRIGHTSBORO RD AUGUSTA GA 30904

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3651 WHEELER ROAD AUGUSTA GA 30909

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