Dr. David W Nicholson MD
Ophthalmologist
479 Heywood Ave Spartanburg SC, 29307About
Dr. David Nicholson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Spartanburg, SC. Dr. Nicholson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Nicholson 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. Nicholson 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
Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1969
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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