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Dr. George Atkinson, MD

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Dr. George Atkinson, MD

Ophthalmology Age 50
Hattiesburg, MS
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. George Atkinson, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Hattiesburg, MS.

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Dr. George Atkinson, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Hattiesburg, MS and has 23 years experience. They graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine. They currently practice at Green Eye Institute and are affiliated with Merit Health Wesley. Dr. Atkinson has experience treating conditions like Iridocyclitis and Uveitis and Iridocyclitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Atkinson is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Green Eye Institute PA
    102 E Hospital Dr, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
  2. 2 Office
    102 Clinton Pkwy Ste 3, Clinton, MS 39056

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Care Philosophy
  • For over 75 years, the Green Eye Institute has provided complete eye care with a personal touch. Our physicians are committed to the provision of comprehensive, state of the art, total eye care. You can have the confidence you will always see a physician, not a technician, for your eye evaluations, surgery, and ongoing treatment. It's part of the Green Eye Institute philosophy of providing high quality lifelong care for your entire family.

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Biography
  • Dr. George Atkinson, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Hattiesburg, MS and has over 22 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 2000. He specializes in Ophthalmology.
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Specialties
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Mississippi School of Medicine
    2000
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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Internship

Internship
  • Univ of TN Coll of Med, Chattanooga Unit/Erlanger Med Ctr
    2001
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. George Atkinson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Atkinson's profile.

Dr. Atkinson frequently treats the following conditions: Iridocyclitis and Uveitis and Iridocyclitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. George Atkinson, MD is affiliated with Merit Health Wesley.

Yes, Dr. George Atkinson, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Merit Health Wesley

    5001 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS