Dr. Douglas Lavenburg MD
Ophthalmologist
103 Chesapeake Blvd Suite C Elkton MD, 21921About
Dr. Douglas Lavenburg is an ophthalmologist practicing in Elkton, MD. Dr. Lavenburg specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lavenburg 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. Lavenburg 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
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine 1985
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Nearsightedness
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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