Dr. Caldwell Withers Smith MD
Ophthalmologist
690 Eddy St Providence RI, 02903About
Dr. Caldwell Smith is an ophthalmologist practicing in Providence, RI. Dr. Smith specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Smith 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. Smith 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.
Education and Training
Univ of Fl Coll of Med, Gainesville Fl 1973
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineProfessional Memberships
- Member American Society of Retina Specialists
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Mass Eye & Ear Infirmary, Retina/Vitreous Surgery 1977
- Mass Eye & Ear Infirmary, Fellow:Retina/Vitreous 1977
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