Dr. David M Dickman M.D.
Ophthalmologist
310 S. Main Street Rolesville NC, 27571About
Dr. David Dickman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Dickman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Dickman 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. Dickman 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
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 2002
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Nearsightedness
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