
Dr. Charles A Peter MD
Ophthalmologist
1 Park West Blvd Suite 150 Akron OH, 44320About
Dr. Charles Peter is an ophthalmologist practicing in Akron, OH. Dr. Peter specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Peter 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. Peter 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
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1966
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 1966
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Dr. Charles A Peter MD's Practice location
Practice At 1 Park West Blvd Suite 150
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Carl F. Asseff M.D., J.D.6595 Brecksville Road Independence Ohio 44131
- Dr. Richard W. Hertle MD1 Perkins Square Akron Ohio 44302
- Dr. William R Yeakley MD1 Park West Blvd Akron OH 44320
- Dr. Joseph Casimir Noreika M.D.3609 Medina Rd Medina OH 44256
- Dr. Mark Andrew Gersman M.D.4676 Douglas Cir Nw Canton OH 44718
- Dr. Thomas Patrick Hull MD650 GRAHAM RD CUYAHOGA FALLS OH 44221
Nearest Hospitals
AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTERl
400 WABASH AVENUE AKRON OH 44307CRYSTAL CLINIC ORTHOPAEDIC CENTERl
444 NORTH MAIN STREET AKRON OH 44310AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITALl
1 PERKINS SQUARE AKRON OH 44308