Dr. James L Dunagin MD
Ophthalmologist
220 N 6th St Mcalester OK, 74501About
Dr. James Dunagin is an ophthalmologist practicing in Mcalester, OK. Dr. Dunagin specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Dunagin 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. Dunagin 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
University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine 1971
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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