Dr. Jennifer Trew Scruggs M.D.
Ophthalmologist
619 19th Street South Birmingham AL, 35233About
Dr. Jennifer Scruggs is an ophthalmologist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Scruggs specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Scruggs 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. Scruggs 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
University of Arkansas College of Medicine,Little Rock, Ar, United States 2000
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- New York University Medical Center 2004
- SUNY Downstate, Plastics/Reconstructive 2004
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