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Dr. Melissa M Summerfield MD
Ophthalmologist
600 Gresham Dr Norfolk VA, 23507About
Dr. Melissa Summerfield is an ophthalmologist practicing in Norfolk, VA. Dr. Summerfield specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Summerfield 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. Summerfield 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.
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Practice At 600 Gresham Dr
600 Gresham Dr -Norfolk, VA 23507Get Direction
Practice At 3121 4th St Sw
3121 4th St Sw -Mason City, IA 50401Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Maria Lourdes Garcia-gonzalez M.D., PHD600 Gresham Dr Norfolk VA 23507
- Dr. Jennifer L Schneider MD358 Mowbray Arch Norfolk VA 23507
- Dr. Mario Joseph Rojas M.D.358 Mowbray Arch Norfolk VA 23507
- Dr. Shannon Marie Mccole M.D.600 Gresham Dr Norfolk VA 23507
- Dr. Shawn Steven Sell MD600 GRESHAM DR FL 2 NORFOLK VA 23507
Nearest Hospitals
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600 GRESHAM DR NORFOLK VA 23507BON SECOURS DEPAUL MEDICAL CENTERl
150 KINGSLEY LANE NORFOLK VA 23505MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-NORTH IOWAl
1000 FOURTH STREET SW MASON CITY IA 50401IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - BELMONDl
403 FIRST STREET SE BELMOND IA 50421