Dr. David Ellis Stinchcomb M.D.
Ophthalmologist
122 Via Oreada Corrales NM, 87048About
Dr. David Stinchcomb is an ophthalmologist practicing in Corrales, NM. Dr. Stinchcomb specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Stinchcomb 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. Stinchcomb 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
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1963
Ohio State University College of Medicine 1963
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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