Dr. William Zachery Bridges M.D.
Ophthalmologist
21 Medical Park Dr Asheville NC, 28803Rating
3/5
About
Dr. William Bridges is an ophthalmologist practicing in Asheville, NC. Dr. Bridges specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Bridges 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. Bridges 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
Southern Methodist University Bachelor in Science 1987
Emory University School Of Medicine M.D. 1991
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Awards
- Top Doctors in America 2007 Best Doctors, Inc.
Treatments
- Macular Degeneration
- Eye Care Services
- Advanced Cataract Solutions
- Cataract Surgery
- Lasik
- Glaucoma Care & Treatment
- Oculoplastics
- Retinal Services
- Orthoptic Services
- Custom Skin Care
- Eye Conditions
- Astigmatism
- Cataracts
- Corneal Abrasions
- Corneal Abrasions Corneal Disease
- Corneal Ulcers
- Dry Eye
- Farsightedness
- Fuchs’ Corneal Dystrophy
- Low Vision
- Monovision
- Nearsightedness (Myopia)
- Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)
- Presbyopia
- Strabismus
- Eye Exams
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Professional Member North Carolina Society of Eye Physician and Surgeons
- Professional Member American Eye Study Club
Dr. William Zachery Bridges M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 21 Medical Park Dr
21 Medical Park Dr -Asheville, NC 28803Get Direction
Asheville Eye Associates
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Asheville Eye Associates - Franklin
144 Holly Springs Park Drive -Franklin, NC 28734Get Direction
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