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
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