Dr. Paul K. Herrell MD
Ophthalmologist
205 W 15th St Hopkinsville KY, 42240About
Dr. Paul Herrell is an ophthalmologist practicing in Hopkinsville, KY. Dr. Herrell specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Herrell 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. Herrell 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
Univ of Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky 1992
University of Louisville School of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Conjunctivitis
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