James F. Slyman, MD has 44 years of experience in medical and surgical ophthalmology. He earned his medical degree from Bowman Gray School of Medicine. He then completed an internship in Internal Medicine at the University of Alabama, and a surgical residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Alabama Eye Foundation Hospital. Prior to medical school, Dr. Slyman attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude, earned a perfect 4.0 in his major, and received departmental honors. There, he majored in Chinese Languages and Literature, and minored in Russian, Chemistry, and East Asian Political Science.
Dr. Slyman founded Davidson Eye Associates in 1981. Under his leadership, Davidson Eye Associates became the premiere practice in eye care in this region. In 2024, he joined the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Eye Center Lexington. where he continues to provide general and specialty Ophthalmology care for adults and children today.
CREDENTIALS:
- American Board of Ophthalmology – Diplomat
- American Academy of Ophthalmology – Fellow
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons – Member
- American Medical Association – Member
- North Carolina Medical Society – Member
- Davidson County Medical Society Member, Past President
- North Carolina Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons – Member
- Past Chief of Staff – Lexington Memorial Hospital
- Past chief, Department of Surgery, Lexington Memorial Hospital
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Medical Director/Founder, Davidson Medical Minstries Clinic, Inc.
- Recipient of the Outstanding Young Men of America Award
- Recipient of Governor’s Award for outstanding volunteer service
- Recipient of the Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award, Davidson County Chamber of Commerce
- Recipient of the A. Odell Humanitarian Award, Civitans Club
- Recipient of Who’s Who Award
- Recipient of the Outstanding Humanitarian Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Recipient of the Outstanding Humanitarian Award, North Carolina Eye Physicians and Surgeons
- Past chairman, Professional Division, United Way
- Past Scoutmaster, merit badge counselor
HOBBIES:
- Piano
- backpacking
- racketball
- exercise and fitness
- skiing
- rollerblading
- woodwork
PERSONAL:
- Married, four children
- Member, Meadowview Presbyterian Church