Dr. James R Swartley MD
Ophthalmologist
222 N 2nd St Suite 215 Boise ID, 83702About
Dr. James Swartley is an ophthalmologist practicing in Boise, ID. Dr. Swartley specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Swartley 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. Swartley 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
Or Hlth Sci Univ Sch of Med, Portland Or 1970
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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