Dr. Peter M Mcgannon M.D.
Ophthalmologist
5700 Cooper Foster Park Rd W Mail Code Ln12 Lorain OH, 44053About
Dr. Peter Mcgannon is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lorain, OH. Dr. Mcgannon specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Mcgannon 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. Mcgannon 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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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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