Dr. David L Sappenfield MD
Ophthalmologist
4102 N Roxboro St Durham NC, 27704About
Dr. David Sappenfield is an ophthalmologist practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Sappenfield specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Sappenfield 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. Sappenfield 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 Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1984
Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL 1984
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Retinal Detachment
- Type 2 Diabetes
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