Dr. Walter A Sams MD
Ophthalmologist
105 TRINITY PL ATHENS GA, 30607About
Dr. Walter Sams is an ophthalmologist practicing in ATHENS, GA. Dr. Sams specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Sams 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. Sams 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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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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