Dr. James H Oakman M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1306 Troupe St Augusta GA, 30904About
Dr. James Oakman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Augusta, GA. Dr. Oakman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Oakman 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. Oakman 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 South Carolina At Columbia 1991
University of South Carolina School of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Blepharitis
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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