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Dr. James Tidwell MD, MPH

Ophthalmologist

9480 El Tejado Rd La Mesa CA, 91941
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Dr. James Tidwell is an ophthalmologist practicing in La Mesa, CA. Dr. Tidwell specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Tidwell 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. Tidwell 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

University of California 1980

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 38 years of experience

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9480 El Tejado Rd -
La Mesa, CA 91941
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GROSSMONT HOSPITALl

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KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGOl

4647 ZION AVE SAN DIEGO CA 92120

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Take the ramp 1558 ft
Merge left onto Mission Valley Freeway (I 8) 4.9 mi
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ALVARADO HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTERl

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