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Dr. David W Underwood M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. David W Underwood M.D.

Ophthalmologist

5/5(63)
2273 N Highland Ave Suite B Jackson TN, 38305
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. David Underwood is an ophthalmologist practicing in Jackson, TN. Dr. Underwood specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Underwood 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. Underwood 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 1984

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine, Uams, University Of Arkansas For Me 1984

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Dr. David W Underwood M.D.'s Practice location

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2273 N Highland Ave Suite B -
Jackson, TN 38305
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New patients: 731-664-9977
Fax: 731-664-9484

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Patient Experience with Dr. Underwood


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Dr. David W Underwood M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 63 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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JACKSON-MADISON COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITALl

620 SKYLINE DRIVE JACKSON TN 38301

Head east 196 ft
Turn right onto North Highland Avenue (US 45) 1.8 mi
Turn right onto Skyline Drive 1702 ft
Turn left onto Summar Drive 874 ft
Turn left 514 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

MILAN GENERAL HOSPITALl

4039 HIGHLAND ST MILAN TN 38358

Head east 196 ft
Turn left onto North Highland Avenue (US 45) 803 ft
Turn left onto Carriage House Drive 1.6 mi
Turn right onto US 45 Bypass 6.9 mi
Take the ramp on the right onto US 45E 13.2 mi
Make a slight left 335 ft
You have arrived at your destination

TENNOVA HEALTHCARE-REGIONAL JACKSONl

367 HOSPITAL BLVD JACKSON TN 38305

Head east 196 ft
Turn left onto North Highland Avenue (US 45) 803 ft
Turn left onto Carriage House Drive 1.6 mi
Turn right onto US 45 Bypass 1.5 mi
Turn right onto Channing Way 545 ft
Turn left onto Hospital Boulevard 882 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left