Dr. Stephen Tate MD
Ophthalmologist
202 Overland Dr Greenwood SC, 29646About
Dr. Stephen Tate is an ophthalmologist practicing in Greenwood, SC. Dr. Tate specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Tate 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. Tate 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
West Virginia University School of Medicine 2003
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Blepharitis
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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