Dr. William J. Smead M.D.
Ophthalmologist
801 E. Church St Greeneville TN, 37745About
Dr. William Smead is an ophthalmologist practicing in Greeneville, TN. Dr. Smead specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Smead 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. Smead 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 Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar 1970
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine 1970
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
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