Dr. Nancy M Benegas MD
Ophthalmologist
3601 Tvc Nashville TN, 37232About
Dr. Nancy Benegas is an ophthalmologist practicing in Nashville, TN. Dr. Benegas specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Benegas 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. Benegas 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 Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1993
University of Minnesota Medical School 1993
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Eye Problems, Birth Defects, Blepharitis And More
- Birth Defects
- Down Syndrome
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Univ Wisconsin, Pediatric Ophth 1997
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