Dr. James Place Thompson M.D.
Ophthalmologist
8420 Ocean Gtwy Easton MD, 21601About
Dr. James Thompson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Easton, MD. Dr. Thompson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Thompson 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. Thompson 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.
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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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UNIVERSITY OF MD SHORE MEDICAL CENTER AT EASTONl
219 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET EASTON MD 21601