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Dr. Thomas W Wesson MD
Ophthalmologist
612 Brunson Dr Tupelo MS, 38801About
Dr. Thomas Wesson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Tupelo, MS. Dr. Wesson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wesson 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. Wesson 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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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Joseph J Chappell M.D.610 Brunson Dr Tupelo MS 38801
- Dr. Matthew Wesson M.D.3353 N Gloster St Tupelo MS 38804
- Dr. William Cary Brawner M.D.610 Brunson Dr Tupelo MS 38801
- Dr. Sonya Mitchell Miles M.D.3353 N Gloster St Tupelo MS 38804
- Dr. Joseph Hyrum Childs M.D.3353 N GLOSTER ST TUPELO MS 38804
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