Ophthalmologist J. Hunter Aultman, MD, plans to open an eye practice in Vicksburg, Miss., before year-end, the Vicksburg Post reported.
The practice will operate in a building now under renovation. Dr. Aultman will treat eye diseases and perform cataract surgery. Retina Specialists of Mississippi will provide retina services at the site.
James Cook, MD, built the building as an eye clinic. It later housed Chris Collins and Kelby Flemons, MD.
Dr. Aultman grew up in McComb, Miss. He earned bachelor’s degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. He then earned a master’s degree in biomedical sciences and his medical degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.
Dr. Aultman completed his ophthalmology residency at UMMC and served as chief resident there. During residency, he focused on cataract surgery and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery.
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