Dr. Sanders M Benkwith MD
Ophthalmologist
2752 Zelda Rd Montgomery AL, 36106About
Dr. Sanders Benkwith is an ophthalmologist practicing in Montgomery, AL. Dr. Benkwith specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Benkwith 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. Benkwith 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
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1973
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
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