Dr. John W Lewis M.D.
Ophthalmologist
71 Main St Box 216 Newcastle ME, 04553About
Dr. John Lewis is an ophthalmologist practicing in Newcastle, ME. Dr. Lewis specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lewis 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. Lewis 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 Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1967
University of Texas At Houston / Medical School At Houston 1975
Texas A&M University, TX 1967
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Nearsightedness
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