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Dr. James A Goodson M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. James A Goodson M.D.

Ophthalmologist

4/5(11)
365 W Wesmark Blvd Sumter SC, 29150
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. James Goodson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Sumter, SC. Dr. Goodson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Goodson 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. Goodson 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 Sc Sch of Med, Columbia Sc 1993

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1997

University of South Carolina School of Medicine 1993

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Rosacea
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Astigmatism
  • Presbyopia
  • Chalazion
  • Farsightedness
  • Nearsightedness

Dr. James A Goodson M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 365 W Wesmark Blvd

365 W Wesmark Blvd -
Sumter, SC 29150
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New patients: 803-775-5391, 803-905-8020
Fax: 803-905-8025, 803-778-2516

Dr. James A Goodson M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Goodson


4.0

Based on 11 reviews

Dr. James A Goodson M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 11 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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KERSHAWHEALTHl

1315 ROBERTS STREET CAMDEN SC 29020

Head east on West Wesmark Boulevard 693 ft
Turn left onto Alice Drive 1.1 mi
Turn left onto Camden Highway (US 521) 1.1 mi
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CLARENDON MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

10 HOSPITAL ST BOX 550 MANNING SC 29102

Head east on West Wesmark Boulevard 693 ft
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PALMETTO HEALTH TUOMEY HOSPITALl

129 N WASHINGTON ST SUMTER SC 29150

Head east on West Wesmark Boulevard 693 ft
Turn left onto Alice Drive 2100 ft
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Continue straight onto Broad Street (US 76 Business) 3.1 mi
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