Dr. Amy B Young M.D.
Ophthalmologist
110 Med Tech Pkwy Suite 1 Johnson City TN, 37604About
Dr. Amy Young is an ophthalmologist practicing in Johnson City, TN. Dr. Young specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Young 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. Young 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
E Tn State Univ J H Quillen Coll Of Med- Johnson City Tn 1989
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 1993
East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anterior Segment Eye Disorders
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Lupus
- Blepharitis
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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