Dr. Thomas J Newland MD
Ophthalmologist
459 Spruce St Walterboro SC, 29488About
Dr. Thomas Newland is an ophthalmologist practicing in Walterboro, SC. Dr. Newland specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Newland 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. Newland 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
Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1992
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Strabismus
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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