Dr. Thomas C Perraut MD
Ophthalmologist
192 Hospital Dr Columbus NC, 28722About
Dr. Thomas Perraut is an ophthalmologist practicing in Columbus, NC. Dr. Perraut specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Perraut 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. Perraut 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
Univ of Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky 1978
University of Louisville School of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Professional Memberships
- Member Polk County Medical Society
- Member Western North Carolina Society of Ophthalmology
- Member American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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