Dr. Jerry Dewitt Harrell MD DTMH
Ophthalmologist
411 Whitefield Avenue Saint Simons Island GA, 31522About
Dr. Jerry Harrell is an ophthalmologist practicing in Saint Simons Island, GA. Dr. Harrell specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Harrell 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. Harrell 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 1961
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1961
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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