Dr. Charles D Woods M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1320 14th Ave Se Decatur AL, 35601About
Dr. Charles Woods is an ophthalmologist practicing in Decatur, AL. Dr. Woods specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Woods 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. Woods 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
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1990
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Chalazion
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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