Dr. John F Gillis M.D.
Ophthalmologist
185 Joe Knox Ave Mooresville NC, 28117About
Dr. John Gillis is an ophthalmologist practicing in Mooresville, NC. Dr. Gillis specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Gillis 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. Gillis 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
Uniformed Services Univ Of The Hlth Sci- Bethesda Md 1984
Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda, Md, United States 1984
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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