Dr. Charles D Atnip M.D.
Ophthalmologist
854 West James Campbell Blvd Suite 302 Columbia TN, 38401About
Dr. Charles Atnip is an ophthalmologist practicing in Columbia, TN. Dr. Atnip specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Atnip 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. Atnip 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 1988
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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