Dr. Stephen Myles Potter M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1600 SW Archer Rd Gainesville FL, 32610About
Dr. Stephen Potter is an ophthalmologist practicing in Gainesville, FL. Dr. Potter specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Potter 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. Potter 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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