Dr. Howard Lee Cummings M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2412 N John B Dennis Hwy Kingsport TN, 37660About
Dr. Howard Cummings is an ophthalmologist practicing in Kingsport, TN. Dr. Cummings specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Cummings 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. Cummings 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.
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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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