Dr. Nancy Elaine Awender M.D.
Ophthalmologist
75 Arch St Suite 204 Akron OH, 44304About
Nancy Awender, M.D. completed her ophthalmic surgical training in Northeast Ohio. She has been actively training the Summa opthalmology residents for the past five years and has served as the interim ...
Education and Training
Northeast Ohio Medical University Medical
Northeast Ohio Medical University 2003
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine 1992
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataract Surgery, Eye Problems
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Presbyopia
- Nearsightedness
Professional Memberships
- Member Summa Physicians
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