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Dr. John Petro is an ophthalmologist and emergency medicine physician who earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. He completed his residency at University Hospital and brings 46 years of clinical experience to his practice. Dr. Petro is fluent in English.
Dr. Petro is affiliated with Merit Health Wesley and practices at multiple locations throughout Hattiesburg, Mississippi. His dual specialty training allows him to provide comprehensive eye care as well as emergency medical services. He sees patients at Green Eye Institute and Green Eye Midtown Optical, where he focuses on vision health and eye-related conditions.
Dr. Petro is affiliated with Merit Health Wesley and practices at multiple locations throughout Hattiesburg, Mississippi. His dual specialty training allows him to provide comprehensive eye care as well as emergency medical services. He sees patients at Green Eye Institute and Green Eye Midtown Optical, where he focuses on vision health and eye-related conditions.
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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 | |
| 46 Years of Experience | 39 Years of Experience | 49 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, Spanish |
| Hattiesburg , MS | Hattiesburg , MS | Natchez , MS | Hattiesburg , MS |
| Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine | Med School: South Alabama College of Medicine (Scholarship) | Med School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center | 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
Completed their residency at University Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 1980.
NPI Number
Dr. Petro's NPI number is 1124020169.
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- Where is Dr. John Petro's office located?
- Dr. John Petro's office is located at 102 E Hospital Dr, Hattiesburg, MS, 39402.
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- Dr. John Petro speaks English.
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