Dr. Christopher Patrick O'brien M.D.
Ophthalmologist
6311 KINGSTON PIKE KNOXVILLE TN, 37919About
Dr. Christopher O'brien is an ophthalmologist practicing in KNOXVILLE, TN. Dr. O'brien specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. O'brien 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. O'brien 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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