Mr. Carter H Gussler MD
Ophthalmologist
613 23rd St Suite 140 Medical Pl Ashland KY, 41101About
Dr. Carter Gussler is an ophthalmologist practicing in Ashland, KY. Dr. Gussler specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Gussler 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. Gussler 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
Univ of Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky 1994
University of Kentucky College of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Farsightedness
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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