Dr. Richard L. Grantham MD
Ophthalmologist
139 Waterloo St Sw Aiken SC, 29801About
Dr. Richard Grantham is an ophthalmologist practicing in Aiken, SC. Dr. Grantham specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Grantham 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. Grantham 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1976
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1976
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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