Dr. Thomas D Mckinnon M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1009 Montgomery Hwy Suite 200 Birmingham AL, 35216About
Dr. Thomas Mckinnon is an ophthalmologist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Mckinnon specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Mckinnon 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. Mckinnon 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 Alabama School of Medicine 1966
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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