Dr. Fred J George M.D.
Ophthalmologist
416 E Washington Ave Jonesboro AR, 72401About
Dr. Fred George is an ophthalmologist practicing in Jonesboro, AR. Dr. George specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. George 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. George 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 Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar 1974
University of Arkansas College of Medicine,Little Rock, Ar, United States 1974
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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