Dr. William Meek Gillespie M.D.
Ophthalmologist
425 Hospital Dr Suite 8 Columbus MS, 39705About
Dr. William Gillespie is an ophthalmologist practicing in Columbus, MS. Dr. Gillespie specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Gillespie 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. Gillespie 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 Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms 1980
University of Mississippi School of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Lupus
- Corneal Ulcer
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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