Dr. Janine N. Smith-marshall M.D.
Ophthalmologist
6915 Laurel Bowie Rd Suite 102 Bowie MD, 20715About
Dr. Janine Smith-marshall is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bowie, MD. Dr. Smith-marshall specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Smith-marshall 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. Smith-marshall 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
Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc 1989
University of Maryland School of Medicine 1997
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Headaches
- Birth Defects
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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