Dr. James S Lewis M.D.
Ophthalmologist
8380 Old York Rd Suite 110a Elkins Park PA, 19027About
Dr. James Lewis is an ophthalmologist practicing in Elkins Park, PA. Dr. Lewis specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lewis 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. Lewis 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
Thomas Jefferson Medical College 1982
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Astigmatism
- Blepharitis
- Nearsightedness
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Fellowships
- St. Mary’s Hospital and Medical Center
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