Dr. Robert J Thompson MD
Ophthalmologist
1 Freedom Way # 224 Augusta GA, 30904About
Dr. Robert Thompson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Augusta, GA. Dr. Thompson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Thompson 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. Thompson 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 1967
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1967
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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- Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
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