Dr. James A Murphy M.D.
Ophthalmologist
5202 Faraon St Saint Joseph MO, 64506About
Dr. James Murphy is an ophthalmologist practicing in Saint Joseph, MO. Dr. Murphy specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Murphy 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. Murphy 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
Creighton University School of Medicine 1969
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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