Dr. Mark R Melson M.D.
Ophthalmologist
4306 HARDING PIKE NASHVILLE TN, 37205About
Dr. Mark Melson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Nashville, TN. Dr. Melson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Melson 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. Melson 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 2002
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Visual fields in retinoblastoma survivors.
- Intraocular lymphoma.
- Worsening angle closure glaucoma and choroidal detachments subsequent to closure of a carotid cavernous fistula.
- Pediatric ptosis as a sign of treatable autonomic dysfunction.
- An orbital mass in a 5-year-old girl.
- Eyelid swelling, an unusual presentation of pneumomediastinum.
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