Dr. William R Shumaker O.D.
Optometrist
321 Midway Medical Park Bristol TN, 37620About
Dr. William Shumaker is an optometrist practicing in Bristol, TN. Dr. Shumaker specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Shumaker performs eye exams, tests vision, corrects vision by prescribing eye glasses or contacts, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision problems. Optometrists often work closely with ophthalmologists who may need to further treat patients with surgical procedures.
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