Dr. John Devore Compton M.D.
Ophthalmologist
210 Wells Ave Greenwood SC, 29646About
Dr. John Compton is an ophthalmologist practicing in Greenwood, SC. Dr. Compton specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Compton 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. Compton 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
Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1961
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1961
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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