Dr. Andrew Glenn Cheek MD
Ophthalmologist
1 Stadium Drive Morgantown WV, 26506About
Dr. Andrew Cheek is an ophthalmologist practicing in Morgantown, WV. Dr. Cheek specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Cheek 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. Cheek 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.
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Vitreoretinal Surgery
Professional Memberships
- Member American Academy of Ophthalmology, : Second Year in Practice
- Member American Society of Retina Specialists
Fellowships
- West Virginia Univ Eye Inst, Retina/Vitreous Surgery 2011
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