Dr. James Robert Echols MD
Ophthalmologist
909 Ridgeway Loop Rd Memphis TN, 38120About
Dr. James Echols is an ophthalmologist practicing in Memphis, TN. Dr. Echols specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Echols 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. Echols 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
Georgetown University in Washington DC 2004
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Migraine
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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