Dr. Terry Lee Dawson M.D.
Ophthalmologist
503 Clark St Ne Cullman AL, 35055About
Dr. Terry Dawson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Cullman, AL. Dr. Dawson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Dawson 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. Dawson 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 Alabama School of Medicine 1974
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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Practice At 503 Clark St Ne
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