Dr. Andrew Trent Billingsley MD
Ophthalmologist
923 N 2nd St Suite 201 Albemarle NC, 28001About
Dr. Andrew Billingsley is an ophthalmologist practicing in Albemarle, NC. Dr. Billingsley specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Billingsley 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. Billingsley 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
New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny 1993
St. George's University School of Medicine
New York Medical College 1993
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Lupus
- Presbyopia
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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- Dr. Larry Parker Jenkins MD753 Nc 24 27 Byp E Albemarle NC 28001