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Dr. Kiper Cecil Nelson M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1420 South 28th Avenue Hattiesburg MS, 39402About
Dr. Kiper Nelson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Hattiesburg, MS. Dr. Nelson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Nelson 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. Nelson 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 Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms 1996
Univ Of Ms Sch Of Med 1996
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Dr. Kiper Cecil Nelson M.D.'s Practice location
Southern Eye Center
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- Dr. Lynn Bryce Mcmahan M.D.1420 South 28th Avenue Hattiesburg MS 39402
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- Dr. Christopher L Cooley MD7148 U S HIGHWAY 98 HATTIESBURG MS 39402
Nearest Hospitals
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6051 US HIGHWAY 49 HATTIESBURG MS 39404MERIT HEALTH WESLEYl
5001 W HARDY ST HATTIESBURG MS 39402