Dr. Gina G Courtney MD
Optometrist (Pediatric) | Pediatrics
6501 Loisdale Court Springfield VA, 22150About
Gina Courtney is a pediatric optometrist practicing in Springfield, VA. Gina specializes in providing eye care services to children. As an optometrist, Gina performs eye evaluations, tests vision, corrects vision by prescribing eye glasses or contacts, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision problems. Gina is specifically trained to examine and treat visual disorders in children. Pediatric optometrists will typically prescribe children glasses until age 12, and around 12 years of age children can be prescribed contact lenses.
Education and Training
Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc 1986
Howard University College of Medicine 1986
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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