Dr. Cheryl Genessa Cauthen MD
Ophthalmologist
1005 May Ave Norfolk VA, 23504About
Dr. Cheryl Cauthen is an ophthalmologist practicing in Norfolk, VA. Dr. Cauthen specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Cauthen 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. Cauthen 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 1981
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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