Dr. Bettina Bass Meekins MD
Ophthalmologist
802 Mccarthy Blvd New Bern NC, 28562About
Dr. Bettina Meekins is an ophthalmologist practicing in New Bern, NC. Dr. Meekins specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Meekins 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. Meekins 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 Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl 1982
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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