Dr. Peter Blackburn MD
Ophthalmologist
65 East City Dam Rd Corbin KY, 40701About
Dr. Peter Blackburn is an ophthalmologist practicing in Corbin, KY. Dr. Blackburn specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Blackburn 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. Blackburn 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 Co Sch of Med, Denver Co 1997
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. P Andrew Pearson MD65 E City Dam Rd Corbin KY 40701
- Dr. Benjamin Lee Mackey M.D.281 North Commonwealth Ave. Corbin KY 40701
- Dr. Stephen Trevor Briscoe MD1470 Cumberland Falls Hwy Corbin KY 40701
- Dr. William J Curtis MD65 E City Dam Rd Corbin KY 40701
- Dr. William Stuart Eads M.D.1230 Cumberland Falls Hwy Corbin KY 40701
- Mr. Mark David Huffman MD503 N Main St London KY 40741