Dr. Joe D Hester MD
Ophthalmologist
1700 Pittman Street Magnolia AR, 71753About
Dr. Joe Hester is an ophthalmologist practicing in Magnolia, AR. Dr. Hester specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hester 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. Hester 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 Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar 1978
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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- Cataracts
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- Dr. Christian Cardell Hester M.D.1700 Pittman Road Magnolia AR 71753