John Elfervig, Ophthalmologist
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John Elfervig

Ophthalmologist

825 Ridgelake Blvd Memphis Tn, 38120
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Dr. John Elfervig is an ophthalmologist practicing in Memphis, Tn. Dr. Elfervig specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Elfervig 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. Elfervig 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

Louisiana State University Medical Center MD 1972

Provider Details

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Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Clinical Associate Professor in Ophthalmology University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences - 1991

Awards

  • Fellow 1978 American Academy of Ophthalmology 

Professional Memberships

  • American Society of Retina Specialists  
  • The American Academy of Ophthalmology  
  • The Memphis Eye Society  
  • the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology  
  • The Memphis-Shelby County Medical Society  
  • The Tennessee Medical Association  
  • The Southern Medical Association  

Fellowships

  • Vitreoretinal Foundation Vitreoretinal Surgery 

Internships

  • Louisiana State University Shreveport

Fellowships

  • Vitreoretinal Foundation (now the Eye Specialty Group) in Memphis, Tennessee (Vitreoretinal Surgery)

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Society of Retina Specialists, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Memphis Eye Society, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Memphis-Shelby County Medical Society, Tennessee Medical Association, Southern Medical Association

What do you attribute your success to?

  • The hard work he puts in and loving the work that he does.

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825 Ridgelake Blvd -
Memphis, Tn 38120
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