Dr. James A Bookman MD
Ophthalmologist
3443 Dickerson Pike Suite 100 Nashville TN, 37207About
Dr. James Bookman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Nashville, TN. Dr. Bookman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Bookman 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. Bookman 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
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1972
Tulane University School of Medicine 1972
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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- Eye Problems, Age-related Macular Degeneration (amd), Blepharitis And More
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Type 2 Diabetes
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