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Dr. Christopher D. Covington D.O.
Ophthalmologist
1364 Westgate Center Drive Winston Salem NC, 27103About
Dr. Christopher Covington is an ophthalmologist practicing in Flowood, MS. Dr. Covington specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Covington 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. Covington 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
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine 2005
Provider Details
Dr. Christopher D. Covington D.O.'s Practice location
Practice At 1053 River Oaks Dr
1053 River Oaks Dr -Flowood, MS 39232Get Direction
Practice At 1364 Westgate Center Drive
1364 Westgate Center Drive -Winston Salem, NC 27103Get Direction
WILMINGTON, NC 28403Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Jason B Sanders M.D.180 Kimel Park Drive Winston Salem NC 27103
- Dr. Mark Harvey Nelson MD750 Highland Oaks Dr Winston Salem NC 27103
- Dr. Susanna S Ringeman M.D.150 Kimel Park Dr Winston Salem NC 27103
- Dr. Chanda Annette Griessel MD150 KIMEL PARK DR STE 200 WINSTON SALEM NC 27103
- Dr. Joseph Anthony Rini M.D.725 Highland Oaks Dr Winston Salem NC 27103
- Dr. Kirk A Murdock MD725 HIGHLAND OAKS DR WINSTON SALEM NC 27103
Nearest Hospitals
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1026 RIVER OAKS DRIVE FLOWOOD MS 39232MERIT HEALTH RIVER OAKSl
1030 RIVER OAKS DRIVE FLOWOOD MS 39232NOVANT HEALTH FORSYTH MEDICAL CENTERl
3333 SILAS CREEK PARKWAY WINSTON-SALEM NC 27103NOVANT HEALTH MEDICAL PARK HOSPITALl
1950 S HAWTHORNE RD WINSTON-SALEM NC 27103NEW HANOVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
2131 S 17TH ST BOX 9000 WILMINGTON NC 28402WILMINGTON TREATMENT CENTERl
2520 TROY DRIVE WILMINGTON NC 28401