Dr. Samuel G Farmer MD
Ophthalmologist
2450 12th Street Se Salem OR, 97302About
Dr. Samuel Farmer is an ophthalmologist practicing in Salem, OR. Dr. Farmer specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Farmer 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. Farmer 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 Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1979
University of Washington School of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
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