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Dr. John Elfervig, MD

Ophthalmologist

9320 Glenda Rd Germantown TN, 38139
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About

Dr. John Elfervig is an ophthalmologist practicing in Memphis, TN. Dr. Elfervig specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Elfervig 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. Elfervig 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

La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1972

Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans 1972

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1972

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinal Tear
  • Macular Hole
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Lupus

Internships

  • Louisiana State University Shreveport

Fellowships

  • Vitreoretinal Foundation (now the Eye Specialty Group) in Memphis, Tennessee (Vitreoretinal Surgery)

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Society of Retina Specialists, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Memphis Eye Society, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Memphis-Shelby County Medical Society, Tennessee Medical Association, Southern Medical Association

What do you attribute your success to?

  • The hard work he puts in and loving the work that he does.

Dr. John Elfervig, MD's Practice location

825 Ridge Lake Blvd -
Memphis, TN 38120
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New patients: 901-685-2200, 205-482-2620
Fax: 901-820-2342

Eye Specialty Group

9320 Glenda Rd -
Germantown, TN 38139
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New patients: 901-685-2200
www.eyespecialtygroup.com

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