Dr. Joseph William Schmitz M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1801 Fuller Rd Meridian MS, 39309About
Dr. Joseph Schmitz is an ophthalmologist practicing in Meridian, MS. Dr. Schmitz specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Schmitz 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. Schmitz 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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Uniformed Services University F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine MD
Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda, Md, United States 2005
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