Dr. John Adam Thayer M.D.
Ophthalmologist
94 N Elm St Suite 102 Westfield MA, 01085About
Dr. John Thayer is an ophthalmologist practicing in Westfield, MA. Dr. Thayer specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Thayer 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. Thayer 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 Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1990
University of Mi Med Sch 1990
University of Michigan Medical School 1990
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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