Dr. Richard M Davis M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2226 Nelson Highway Carolina Crossing Suite 200 Chapel Hill NC, 27517About
Dr. Richard Davis is an ophthalmologist practicing in Chapel Hill, NC. Dr. Davis specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Davis 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. Davis 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
Northwestern Uniiversity 1981
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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