Mr. Steven M Thomas MD
Ophthalmologist
632 Morrison Springs Rd Suite 301 Chattanooga TN, 37415About
Dr. Steven Thomas is an ophthalmologist practicing in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Thomas specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Thomas 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. Thomas 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 Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1975
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1975
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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