Dr. Mark C Mcgannon MD
Ophthalmologist
1190 Summers Ave Orangeburg SC, 29115About
Dr. Mark Mcgannon is an ophthalmologist practicing in Orangeburg, SC. 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.
Education and Training
Ohio State University College of Medicine 1974
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Corneal Ulcer
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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