Dr. John Martin Epley MD
Ophthalmologist
125 South Jefferson Ave Cookeville TN, 38501About
Dr. John Epley is an ophthalmologist practicing in Cookeville, TN. Dr. Epley specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Epley 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. Epley 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
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