Dr. Ralph Sherrill Hamilton MD
Ophthalmologist
930 Madison Ave Suite # 230 Memphis TN, 38103About
Dr. Ralph Hamilton is an ophthalmologist practicing in Memphis, TN. Dr. Hamilton specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hamilton 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. Hamilton 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 Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1976
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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