Dr. Richard H Blue M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1747 LANGFORD DR BOGART GA, 30622About
Dr. Richard Blue is an ophthalmologist practicing in Athens, GA. Dr. Blue specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Blue 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. Blue 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 Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1980
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO- 1986
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