Dr. Timothy W Sullivan M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2129 S Illini Rd Springfield IL, 62704About
Dr. Timothy Sullivan is an ophthalmologist practicing in Springfield, IL. Dr. Sullivan specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Sullivan 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. Sullivan 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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