Dr. Warren A Thompson MD
Ophthalmologist
160 Healthwest Dr Dothan AL, 36303About
Dr. Warren Thompson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Dothan, AL. Dr. Thompson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Thompson 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. Thompson 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 Alabama School of Medicine 1999
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
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