Mr. Gary W Jerkins MD
Ophthalmologist
4306 Harding Pike Suite 202 Nashville TN, 37205About
Dr. Gary Jerkins is an ophthalmologist practicing in Nashville, TN. Dr. Jerkins specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Jerkins 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. Jerkins 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 1977
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1977
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Blepharitis
- Nearsightedness
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