Dr. James W Wheatley MD
Ophthalmologist
201 Lephillip Ct Ne Concord NC, 28025About
Dr. James Wheatley is an ophthalmologist practicing in Concord, NC. Dr. Wheatley specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wheatley 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. Wheatley 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 Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1976
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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