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Dr. Charles George Colombo M.D.

Ophthalmologist

4/5(37)
1701 South Blvd E Ste 180 Rochester MI, 48307
Rating

4/5

About

A board-certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Charles G. Colombo diagnoses and treats patients at Colombo Eye Care, his private practice in Rochester Hills, MI. Colombo Eye Care is a comprehensive ophthalmology center offering various ophthalmology services including eye examinations, macular degeneration treatments, cataract treatments, specialty treatments to enhance vision after cataract surgery, as well as pediatric eye exams. Dr. Colombo also practices at several local hospitals, including Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital. Academically, he maintains a role as Associate Professor at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. His professional journey in the ophthalmology arena spans forty years. His expertise covers general ophthalmology as well as cataract surgery and blepharoplasty. Earlier in his career, he has also served as Chief of Ophthalmology at Beaumont Hospital – Troy.

Education and Training

University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine 1972

Board Certification

American Academy of Ophthalmology

Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

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Areas of expertise and specialization

CATARACT SURGERYBLEPHAROPLASTYMacular Degeneration TreatmentsCataract TreatmentsSpecialty treatments to enhance vision after cataract surgery

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Associate Professor Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine -

Awards

  • Patients’ Choice Award 2018 Vitals.com 
  • Compassionate Doctor Recognition 2018 Vitals.com 

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Strabismus
  • Chalazion
  • Farsightedness
  • Nearsightedness
  • Conjunctivitis

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology  
  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada  

Internships

  • Henry Ford Hospital1973

Professional Society Memberships

  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada American Academy of Ophthalmology

Teaching and speaking

  • Associate professor at William Beaumont Oakland School of Medicine

Dr. Charles George Colombo M.D.'s Practice location

Colombo Eye Care

1701 South Blvd E Ste 180 -
Rochester, MI 48307
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Patient Experience with Dr. Colombo


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Dr. Charles George Colombo M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 37 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Charles G. Colombo, who serves patients in Rochester Hills, Michigan.

A board-certified general ophthalmologist, Dr. Colombo works with patients at his private practice, Colombo Eye Care, located in Rochester Hills, Michigan. He has been practicing in this area for the past four decades and has established an outstanding reputation for providing excellent quality medical care to his patients.

Colombo Eye Care is a comprehensive ophthalmology center offering various ophthalmology services including thorough eye examinations, macular degeneration treatments, cataract treatments, specialty treatments to enhance vision after cataract surgery, as well as pediatric eye exams.

The former Chief of Ophthalmology at Beaumont Hospital – Troy, Dr. Colombo is currently an Associate Professor for the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. He is also on staff at Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital.

Maintaining fellowship status, he is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada & a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Regarding his educational background, Dr. Colombo graduated with his medical degree and completed his residency in ophthalmology at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa.

Specializing in cataract surgery and blepharoplasty, he is board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO). The ABO is an independent, non-profit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists in the United States of America.

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. They may provide routine care such as vision testing, as well as prescribe and fit eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery.

As a testament of his excellent medical care, Dr. Colombo has been the recipient of the Patients’ Choice Award (2018) and Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2018).

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