Dr. Vance Michael Thompson MD
Ophthalmologist
1310 W 22nd St Sioux Falls SD, 57105About
Dr. Vance Thompson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Thompson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Thompson 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. Thompson 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
Univ Of Sd Sch Of Med- Vermillion Sd- 1986
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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