Dr. Darin S. Smith M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2020 Kay St Knoxville TN, 37920About
Dr. Darin Smith is an ophthalmologist practicing in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Smith specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Smith 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. Smith 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
Duke University School of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Lupus
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
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