Dr. Paul William Tappan OD
Optometrist
1855 Tanner Way Suite 120 Harriman TN, 37748About
Dr. Paul Tappan is an optometrist practicing in Harriman, TN. Dr. Tappan specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Tappan performs eye exams, tests vision, corrects vision by prescribing eye glasses or contacts, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision problems. Optometrists often work closely with ophthalmologists who may need to further treat patients with surgical procedures.
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