Dr. Edwin G Egger M.D.
Ophthalmologist
505 Arnold Ave Greenville MS, 38701About
Dr. Edwin Egger is an ophthalmologist practicing in Greenville, MS. Dr. Egger specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Egger 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. Egger 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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Univ of Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms 1972
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Kenneth J Hayles M.D.1550 Medical Park 1 Greenville MS 38703
- Dr. Robert Neal Suares MD344 Arnold Ave Greenville MS 38701