Dr. Harold Thomas Akin MD
Ophthalmologist
503 Highland Ter Suite B Murfreesboro TN, 37130About
Dr. Harold Akin is an ophthalmologist practicing in Murfreesboro, TN. Dr. Akin specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Akin 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. Akin 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 Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1970
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1970
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Ophthalmology (eye Disease), Cataract Surgery With Lens Replacement
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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