Dr. Peter C Nicholas MD PHD
Ophthalmologist
2351 ERWIN RD DURHAM NC, 27710About
Dr. Peter Nicholas is an ophthalmologist practicing in Greensboro, NC. Dr. Nicholas specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Nicholas 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. Nicholas 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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