Dr. Mary Ellen Cullom MD
Ophthalmologist
11800 Rock Landing Dr Newport News VA, 23606About
Dr. Mary Cullom is an ophthalmologist practicing in Newport News, VA. Dr. Cullom specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Cullom 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. Cullom 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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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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