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Summary
Dr. John Petro is an ophthalmologist with additional training in emergency medicine, bringing a comprehensive approach to eye care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and completed his residency at University Hospital. With 46 years of experience in practice, Dr. Petro has developed extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating various eye conditions. He is fluent in English.
Dr. Petro practices at multiple locations throughout Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and maintains an affiliation with Merit Health Wesley. His clinical focus includes treating glaucoma, ocular hypertension, and presbyopia. He performs comprehensive eye exams, retinal imaging, and tonometry to assess eye pressure and detect potential vision problems.
Dr. Petro practices at multiple locations throughout Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and maintains an affiliation with Merit Health Wesley. His clinical focus includes treating glaucoma, ocular hypertension, and presbyopia. He performs comprehensive eye exams, retinal imaging, and tonometry to assess eye pressure and detect potential vision problems.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 46 years of experience
- 4 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- University Hospital
- 2 specialties
- 10 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 4 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. John Vernon Petro has 4 locationsGreen Eye Institute
102 E Hospital DrHattiesburg, MS 39402 Tel: (601) 268-5144
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Green Eye Midtown Optical
2901 Arlington LoopHattiesburg, MS 39401Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Emergency Medicine | Emergency Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 46 Years of Experience | 28 Years of Experience | 38 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English |
| Hattiesburg , MS | Hattiesburg , MS | Hattiesburg , MS | Hattiesburg , MS |
| Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine | Med School: South Alabama College of Medicine (Scholarship) | Med School: West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Vernon Petro
Medical Specialties
Dr. John Vernon Petro has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. John Vernon Petro has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
46 Years Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
University Hospital
Medical School
University Of Mississippi School Of MedicineGraduated in 1980
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