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Dr. David Underwood, MD

Ophthalmology Age 65
Dr. David Underwood, MD
4.6 (56 Ratings)
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Dr. David Underwood, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Jackson, TN.
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Dr. David Underwood, MD

Ophthalmology Age 65
Jackson, TN
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. David Underwood, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Jackson, TN.

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Dr. David Underwood, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Jackson, TN and has 39 years experience. They graduated from University Of Arkansas For Medical Science College Of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital Carroll County, Hardin Medical Center, Henderson County Community Hospital, Henry County Medical Center and Jackson-madison County General Hospital. Dr. Underwood has experience treating conditions like Stye and Diabetic Cataracts among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Underwood received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 56 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Underwood is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cataract Removal Surgery
Stye
Diabetic Cataracts
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
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Locations

  1. 1 The Hughes Eye Center
    112 Stonebridge Blvd, Jackson, TN 38305
  2. 2 Hardin Medical Center
    935 Wayne Rd, Savannah, TN 38372
  3. 3 Rogers Eye Center PC
    285 Main St, Savannah, TN 38372
  4. 4 Top Flight Medical Group LLC
    202 W Church St, Lexington, TN 38351

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4.6
Based on 56 Reviews
5 Stars (47)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (3)

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Aug 21, 2019
Dr. Underwood judt completed the cataract surgery on both my eyes and they are better than they have been in over 40 years and I am 55. I highly recommend him.
Michael Woods — Aug 21, 2019
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Care Philosophy
  • It's a new day at Hughes Eye Center. We treat many different eye diseases and conditions, including cataracts and glaucoma, and we offer products and services that we call "lifestyle changes." We work closely with your local eye and medical physician to provide you the best in medical and surgical eye care.

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Biography
  • Dr. David Underwood, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Jackson, TN and has over 38 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Of Arkansas For Medical Science College Of Medicine in 1984. He specializes in Ophthalmology.
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Specialties
Ophthalmology
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Education

Medical Education
  • University Of Arkansas For Medical Science College Of Medicine
    1984
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  • Ophthalmology
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  • U Ark
    1985
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. David Underwood, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Underwood's profile.

Dr. Underwood frequently treats the following conditions: Stye and Diabetic Cataracts. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. David Underwood, MD is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital Carroll County, Hardin Medical Center, Henderson County Community Hospital, Henry County Medical Center and Jackson-madison County General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. David Underwood, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baptist Memorial Hospital Carroll County

    631 Rb Wilson Dr, Huntingdon, TN

  • Hardin Medical Center

    935 Wayne Rd, Savannah, TN

  • Henderson County Community Hospital

    200 W Church St, Lexington, TN

  • Henry County Medical Center

    301 Tyson Ave, Paris, TN

  • Jackson-madison County General Hospital

    620 Skyline Dr, Jackson, TN