Dr. Thomas Griffin Lamkin M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1009 Montgomery Hwy Suite 201 Birmingham AL, 35216About
Dr. Thomas Lamkin is an ophthalmologist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Lamkin specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lamkin 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. Lamkin 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
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1966
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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