Dr. David Hedges M.D.
Ophthalmologist
110 Professional Park Dr Se Suite 5 Blacksburg VA, 24060About
Dr. David Hedges is an ophthalmologist practicing in Blacksburg, VA. Dr. Hedges specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hedges 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. Hedges 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.
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