Dr. Scott H Petermann MD
Ophthalmologist
2225 Us Highway 41 N Tifton GA, 31794About
Dr. Scott Petermann is an ophthalmologist practicing in Tifton, GA. Dr. Petermann specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Petermann 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. Petermann 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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