
Dr. James Francis Slyman M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2 Hospital Dr Lexington NC, 27292About
Dr. James Slyman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lexington, NC. Dr. Slyman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Slyman 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. Slyman 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
Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center 1977
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
Dr. James Francis Slyman M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 2 Hospital Dr
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- Dr. Thomas Ashley Hawkins M.D.2 Hospital Dr Lexington NC 27292
Nearest Hospitals
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612 MOCKSVILLE AVE SALISBURY NC 28144