Dr. James Patrick Harkins M.D.
Ophthalmologist
321 Richland West Cir Woodway TX, 76712About
Dr. James Harkins is an ophthalmologist practicing in Woodway, TX. Dr. Harkins specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Harkins 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. Harkins 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
University of Mississippi School of Medicine 2006
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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