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Dr. David Peter Lawlor M.D.
Ophthalmologist
212 Prouty Dr Suite 2 Newport VT, 05855About
Dr. David Lawlor is an ophthalmologist practicing in Newport, VT. Dr. Lawlor specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lawlor 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. Lawlor 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 Vt Coll of Med, Burlington Vt 1994
University of Vermont College of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Migraine
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
Dr. David Peter Lawlor M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 212 Prouty Dr Suite 2
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