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
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