Dr. Joseph Armstrong M.D.
Ophthalmologist
3185 W State St Suite 2010 Bristol TN, 37620About
Dr. Joseph Armstrong is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bristol, TN. Dr. Armstrong specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Armstrong 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. Armstrong 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 1978
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1978
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Strabismus
- Corneal Ulcer
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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