Dr. Joan Therese Roberts M.D.
Ophthalmologist
4102 N Roxboro St Durham NC, 27704About
Dr. Joan Roberts is an ophthalmologist practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Roberts specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Roberts 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. Roberts 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
Duke University School of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Birth Defects
- Strabismus
- Blepharitis
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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