Dr. Charity V Hix MD
Ophthalmologist
1306 KANAWHA BLVD E CHARLESTON WV, 25301About
Dr. Charity Hix is an ophthalmologist practicing in Beckley, WV. Dr. Hix specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hix 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. Hix 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
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 2000
University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com 2000
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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