Dr. Darrel K. Carlton MD
Ophthalmologist
Womack Army Medical Ctr Department Of Ophtha Fort Bragg NC, 28310About
Dr. Darrel Carlton is an ophthalmologist practicing in Fort Bragg, NC. Dr. Carlton specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Carlton 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. Carlton 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
Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda, Md, United States 1998
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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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