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Dr. Rita Jane Armitage M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Rita Jane Armitage M.D.

Ophthalmologist

4/5(5)
985 9th Ave Sw Suite X02 Bessemer AL, 35022
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4/5

About

Dr. Rita Armitage is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bessemer, AL. Dr. Armitage specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Armitage 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. Armitage 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 Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky 1987

University of Kentucky College of Medicine 1987

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Uveitis
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Presbyopia
  • Blepharitis
  • Chalazion
  • Nearsightedness
  • Conjunctivitis

Dr. Rita Jane Armitage M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. Rita Armitage, MD

985 9th Ave Sw Suite X02 -
Bessemer, AL 35022
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New patients: 205-481-7870
http://www.uabmedicalwest.org

985 9TH AVENUE SOUTH WEST -
BESSEMER, AL 35022
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New patients: 205-481-7870
Fax: 205-481-7874

Dr. Rita Jane Armitage M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Armitage


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Dr. Rita Jane Armitage M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Turn left onto County Road 58 (CR 58) 1.3 mi
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Merge left onto I 20 10.5 mi
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