Dr. John Elfervig, MD
Ophthalmologist
9320 Glenda Rd Germantown TN, 38139About
Dr. John Elfervig is an ophthalmologist practicing in Memphis, TN. Dr. Elfervig specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Elfervig 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. Elfervig 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1972
Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans 1972
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1972
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Lupus
Internships
- Louisiana State University Shreveport
Fellowships
- Vitreoretinal Foundation (now the Eye Specialty Group) in Memphis, Tennessee (Vitreoretinal Surgery)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Retina Specialists, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Memphis Eye Society, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Memphis-Shelby County Medical Society, Tennessee Medical Association, Southern Medical Association
What do you attribute your success to?
- The hard work he puts in and loving the work that he does.
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