Dr. Richard Harper Meeks M.D.
Ophthalmologist
101 Milford St Salisbury MD, 21804About
Dr. Richard Meeks is an ophthalmologist practicing in Salisbury, MD. Dr. Meeks specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Meeks 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. Meeks 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
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1978
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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