Dr. Lawrence Alvin Wood MD
Ophthalmologist
Bldg H100, Santa Margarita Road Camp Pendleton CA, 92055About
Dr. Lawrence Wood is an ophthalmologist practicing in Camp Pendleton, CA. Dr. Wood specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wood 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. Wood 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
Meharry Med Coll Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 1979
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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