Dr. Roger Shawn Thomas MD
Ophthalmologist
2507 Kennedy Cir San Antonio TX, 78235About
Dr. Roger Thomas is an ophthalmologist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Thomas specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Thomas 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. Thomas 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.
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Univ of Hlth Sci, Coll of Osteo Med, Kansas City Mo 1989
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