Dr. James Washington Alexander M.D.
Ophthalmologist
3546 Covington Hwy Suite A Decatur GA, 30032Rating
4/5
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Dr. James Alexander is an ophthalmologist practicing in Decatur, GA. Dr. Alexander specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Alexander 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. Alexander 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 Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1984
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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