Dr. Thomas Ashley Hawkins M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2 Hospital Dr Lexington NC, 27292About
Dr. Thomas Hawkins is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lexington, NC. Dr. Hawkins specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hawkins 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. Hawkins 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
Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1995
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1995
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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- Dr. James Francis Slyman M.D.2 Hospital Dr Lexington NC 27292