Dr. Jay Craig Starling MD
Ophthalmologist
3603 County St Portsmouth VA, 23707About
Dr. Jay Starling is an ophthalmologist practicing in Portsmouth, VA. Dr. Starling specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Starling 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. Starling 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 Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1976
University of Maryland At Baltimore / Professional Schools 1976
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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