Dr. James Thomas Murphy M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2880 OLD DIXWELL AVE HAMDEN CT, 06518About
Dr. James Murphy is an ophthalmologist practicing in HAMDEN, CT. Dr. Murphy specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Murphy 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. Murphy 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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