Dr. Aric J Aldridge M.D.
Ophthalmologist
603 Wheat Ave Suite 650 Bainbridge GA, 39819About
Dr. Aric Aldridge is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bainbridge, GA. Dr. Aldridge specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Aldridge 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. Aldridge 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
Mercer University / School of Medicine MD
Mercer Univ Sch Of Med 2000
Mercer University School of Medicine 2000
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
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