Joy Dixon Strawn, MD, an Ophthalmologist with Hampton VA Medical Center

Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Joy Dixon Strawn, who serves patients in Virginia.

Licensed by the State of Virginia, Dr. Strawn is a board-certified ophthalmologist who works at Hampton VA Medical Center in Hampton, Virginia. 

Located along the historic banks of the Chesapeake Bay, Hampton VA Medical Center is a tertiary care, Complexity Level 2 hospital with highly skilled and compassionate staff.  The world-class facility is a leader in technology and innovation, providing health care services to Veterans in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. Its mission is to honor America’s Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

The doctor’s acclaimed career in medicine began in 1983 when she earned her medical degree from the Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C. Upon graduation, she went on to complete her residency in ophthalmology at the Howard University Hospital. 

Dr. Strawn is board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology, an independent, non-profit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists in the United States of America.

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. They may provide routine care such as vision testing, as well as prescribe and fit eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery. 

On a more personal note, Dr. Strawn is married to Alexander E. Strawn.

Learn More about Dr. Joy Dixon Strawn:
Through her findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/2764448-Joy-Strawn-Ophthalmologist

 

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