Dr. James Michael Stearns M.D.
Ophthalmologist
110 3rd St Henderson KY, 42420About
Dr. James Stearns is an ophthalmologist practicing in Henderson, KY. Dr. Stearns specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Stearns 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. Stearns 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 Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky 1967
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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