Dr. James David Branch MD
Ophthalmologist
224 TOWN RUN LN WINSTON-SALEM NC, 27101Rating
4/5
About
Dr. James Branch is an ophthalmologist practicing in WINSTON-SALEM, NC. Dr. Branch specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Branch 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. Branch 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
Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc 1973
Howard University College of Medicine 1973
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO- 1977
Provider Details
Treatments
- Eye Problems, Anterior Segment Eye Disorders
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
Professional Memberships
- Member American Academy of Ophthalmology,
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1950 S HAWTHORNE RD WINSTON-SALEM NC 27103