Dr. Christopher Pesavento, MD
Ophthalmologist
701 E County Line Rd Suite 202 Greenwood IN, 46143About
Dr. Christopher Pesavento is an ophthalmologist practicing in Greenwood, IN. Dr. Pesavento specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Pesavento can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Pesavento can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
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