Dr. William Gene Gates MD
Ophthalmologist
5410 Old Hickory Rd Hermitage TN, 37076About
Dr. William Gates is an ophthalmologist practicing in Hermitage, TN. Dr. Gates specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Gates 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. Gates 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La 1989
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1990
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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