Dr. William Bartholomew Shannon MD
Ophthalmologist
1061 X Ray Dr Gastonia NC, 28054About
Dr. William Shannon is an ophthalmologist practicing in Gastonia, NC. Dr. Shannon specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shannon 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. Shannon 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
Emory University School Of Medicine 1976
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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