Dr. James B Mattax M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1265 E Primrose St Springfield MO, 65804About
Dr. James Mattax is an ophthalmologist practicing in Springfield, MO. Dr. Mattax specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Mattax 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. Mattax 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
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1983
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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