Dr. James Melvin Hudson M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1310 Dadrian Professional Park Godfrey IL, 62035About
Dr. James Hudson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Godfrey, IL. Dr. Hudson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hudson 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. Hudson 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
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1975
Washington Center / School of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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