Dr. Ralph Everett Oursler M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2424 Century Pl Se Hickory NC, 28602About
Dr. Ralph Oursler is an ophthalmologist practicing in Hickory, NC. Dr. Oursler specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Oursler 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. Oursler 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
Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center 1995
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
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