Dr. Stephen Dumas Hammond MD
Ophthalmologist
2863 Highway 45 Byp Jackson TN, 38305About
Dr. Stephen Hammond is an ophthalmologist practicing in Jackson, TN. Dr. Hammond specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hammond 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. Hammond 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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