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Dr. Orion Thomas Ayer M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Orion Thomas Ayer M.D.

Ophthalmologist

5/5(4)
1955 1st Ave N Saint Petersburg FL, 33713
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Orion Ayer is an ophthalmologist practicing in Saint Petersburg, FL. Dr. Ayer specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ayer 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. Ayer 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

Meharry Med Coll Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 1974

Meharry Medical College 1974

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 44 years of experience

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinal Tear
  • Macular Hole
  • Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. Orion Thomas Ayer M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1955 1st Ave N

1955 1st Ave N -
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
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New patients: 727-894-3937
Fax: 727-821-0771

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Patient Experience with Dr. Ayer


5.0

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Dr. Orion Thomas Ayer M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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