
Jake C. Mcmillin MD
Ophthalmologist
10841 HARDIN VALLEY RD KNOXVILLE TN, 37932About
Dr. Jake Mcmillin is an ophthalmologist practicing in KNOXVILLE, TN. Dr. Mcmillin specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Mcmillin 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. Mcmillin 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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