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Dr. John Tilynn Thompson M.D.
Ophthalmologist
6569 N Charles St Suite 605 Towson MD, 21204About
Dr. John Thompson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Towson, MD. 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
Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1980
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
Dr. John Tilynn Thompson M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 6569 N Charles St Suite 605
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Darab Hormozi M.D.8415 Bellona Ln Towson MD 21204
- Dr. Angela Bosjolie D.O., O.D.901 Dulaney Valley Rd Towson MD 21204
- Dr. Khurram Javed Malik M.D.901 Dulaney Valley Rd Towson MD 21204
- Dr. Vivian Rismondo M.D.6569 N CHARLES ST BALTIMORE MD 21204
- Dr. Raymond Nicholas Sjaarda M.D.6569 N CHARLES ST BALTIMORE MD 21204
- Dr. Raya Armaly MD6565 N CHARLES ST BALTIMORE MD 21204
Nearest Hospitals
MEDSTAR GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITALl
5601 LOCH RAVEN BOULEVARD BALTIMORE MD 21239