
Dr. Briggs E. Cook M.D.
Ophthalmologist
4335 Colwick Rd Charlotte NC, 28211About
Dr. Briggs Cook is an ophthalmologist practicing in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Cook specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Cook 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. Cook 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
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 1995
Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Residency, Ophthalmology 1999
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO- 2001
Provider Details
Treatments
- Moles
- Birthmark
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
Fellowships
- University of Wisconsin (Madison) Davis-Duehr-Dean Clinic Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2001
- University of Wisconsin (Madison) Davis-Duehr-Dean Clinic American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
Experience & Accolades
- Surgeon 2001 - 2003Charlotte Ophthalmology Center for Sight and Facial Plastic Surgery and The Skin Center of NCThe Charlotte Ophthalmology Center for Sight and Facial Plastic Surgery specializes in eye procedures, such as Laser Vision Correction and Multi-focal Lens Implants, as well as Injectables (Juvederm and Voluma).
- Founder and Medical DirectorPure Facial Plastic Surgery & MedSpaDr. Briggs Cook founded Pure in 2012, specializing in eye and facial plastic surgery. Pure offers various services, ranging from surgery to invasive techniques.
Dr. Briggs E. Cook M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 4335 Colwick Rd
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Catherine Cuite M.D.6035 Fairview Rd Charlotte NC 28210
- Dr. Jonathan D Christenbury MD3621 Randolph Road Charlotte NC 28211
- Dr. David Judson Browning MD, PHD.6035 Fairview Rd Charlotte NC 28210
- Dr. James Howard Antoszyk MD6035 Fairview Rd Charlotte NC 28210
- Dr. Lucy Yarbrough Desportes MD6035 Fairview Rd Charlotte NC 28210
- Dr. Wesley Dobbs Clement M.D.230 E Wt Harris Blvd Charlotte NC 28262
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