Dr. Joseph A Brown D.O.
Ophthalmologist
911 Bypass Rd Pikeville KY, 41501About
Dr. Joseph Brown is an ophthalmologist practicing in Pikeville, KY. Dr. Brown specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Brown 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. Brown 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
Pikeville College School Of Osteopathic Med DO
Pikeville College / College of Osteopathic Medicine 2001
Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine 2001
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Type 2 Diabetes
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