Dr. Joy Dixon Strawn, MD
Ophthalmologist
100 Emancipation Dr Hampton VA, 23667About
Dr. Joy Strawn is an ophthalmologist practicing in Hampton, VA. Dr. Strawn specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Strawn 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. Strawn 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
Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc 1983
Howard University College of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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- Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
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Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Joy Dixon Strawn, who serves patients in Virginia.
Licensed by the State of Virginia, Dr. Strawn is a board-certified ophthalmologist who works at Hampton VA Medical Center in Hampton, Virginia.
Located along the historic banks of the Chesapeake Bay, Hampton VA Medical Center is a tertiary care, Complexity Level 2 hospital with highly skilled and compassionate staff. The world-class facility is a leader in technology and innovation, providing health care services to Veterans in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. Its mission is to honor America’s Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
The doctor’s acclaimed career in medicine began in 1983 when she earned her medical degree from the Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C. Upon graduation, she went on to complete her residency in ophthalmology at the Howard University Hospital.
Dr. Strawn is board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology, an independent, non-profit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists in the United States of America.
Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. They may provide routine care such as vision testing, as well as prescribe and fit eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery.
On a more personal note, Dr. Strawn is married to Alexander E. Strawn.
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