Dr. Stephen Lee Perkins M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1124 E Weisgarber Rd Suite 207 Knoxville TN, 37909About
Dr. Stephen Perkins is an ophthalmologist practicing in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Perkins specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Perkins 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. Perkins 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
Duke University School of Medicine 1995
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Macular Hole
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Retina Specialists
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Medical College of Wisconsin
- Medical College of Wisconsin, Retina/Vitreous Surgery 1999
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