Dr. Wesley H Adams M.D.
Ophthalmologist
Medical Center Blvd Winston Salem NC, 27157About
Dr. Wesley Adams is an ophthalmologist practicing in Winston Salem, NC. Dr. Adams specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Adams 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. Adams 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
University of Utah School of Medicine 2004
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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