
Dr. Richard I Breazeale M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1605 WILLIAMS RD HIXSON TN, 37343About
Dr. Richard Breazeale is an ophthalmologist practicing in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Breazeale specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Breazeale 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. Breazeale 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 Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1994
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1994
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Type 2 Diabetes
Dr. Richard I Breazeale M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 979 E 3rd St Suite C235
979 E 3rd St Suite C235 -Chattanooga, TN 37403Get Direction
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Nearest Hospitals
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