Dr. James Wesley Cook MD
Ophthalmologist
1206 Mission 66 Vicksburg MS, 39183Rating
5/5
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Dr. James Cook is an ophthalmologist practicing in Vicksburg, MS. Dr. Cook specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Cook 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. Cook 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
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1974
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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