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Dr. Eric Hunt Wigton M.D.
Ophthalmologist
840 Montclair Rd Birmingham AL, 35213About
Dr. Eric Wigton is an ophthalmologist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Wigton specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wigton 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. Wigton 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
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 2007
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Conjunctivitis
Dr. Eric Hunt Wigton M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 840 Montclair Rd
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Mark Gregory Bearman MD3240 Edwards Lake Pkwy Birmingham AL 35235
- Dr. Young H Choi M.D.2700 Highway 280 Birmingham AL 35223
- Dr. William W. Ehrlich M.D.250 STATE FARM PKWY BIRMINGHAM AL 35209
- Dr. John Stanley Morgan M.D.52 Medical Park Dr E Birmingham AL 35235
- Dr. Andrew Wilfred Everett MD700 18th St S Birmingham AL 35233
- Dr. Jennifer Trew Scruggs M.D.619 19th Street South Birmingham AL 35233
Nearest Hospitals
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