Dr. Brian K Griffith MD
Ophthalmologist
4522 MacCorkle Avenue SE Charleston WV, 25304About
Dr. Brian Griffith is an ophthalmologist practicing in Beckley, WV. Dr. Griffith specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Griffith 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. Griffith 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
Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1996
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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