Dr. Scott William Tunis M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1001 Military Cutoff Rd Suite 200 Wilmington NC, 28405About
Dr. Scott Tunis is an ophthalmologist practicing in Wilmington, NC. Dr. Tunis specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Tunis 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. Tunis 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 Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1981
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1981
University of South Carolina School of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Astigmatism
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Mary Elizabeth Price M.D.1907 S 17th Street Wilmington NC 28401
- Dr. Alan W Brown M.D.1717 Shipyard Blvd Wilmington NC 28403
- Dr. Laura L Harris MD1135 Military Cutoff Rd Wilmington NC 28405
- Dr. Susan Andracchi MD2512 Delaney Ave Wilmington NC 28403
- Dr. Molly V Allen M.D.1120 Medical Center Dr Wilmington NC 28401
- Dr. Thomas Howard Maloy MD1729 New Hanover Medical Park Dr Wilmington NC 28403