Dr. James A Savage M.D.
Ophthalmologist
825 Ridge Lake Blvd Memphis TN, 38120About
Dr. James Savage is an ophthalmologist practicing in Memphis, TN. Dr. Savage specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Savage 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. Savage 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 Cincinnati College of Medicine 1975
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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