Dr. Joseph Jefferds Sinclair MD
Ophthalmologist
500 Lee St E Suite 150 Charleston WV, 25301Practice Philosophy
Traditional Medicine
About
Dr. Joseph Sinclair is an ophthalmologist practicing in Charleston, WV. Dr. Sinclair specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Sinclair 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. Sinclair 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.
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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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