Dr. Michael Christopher Abowd M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2865 N Reynolds Rd Suite 170 Toledo OH, 43615About
Dr. Michael Abowd is an ophthalmologist practicing in Toledo, OH. Dr. Abowd specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Abowd 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. Abowd 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
The University of Toledo College of Medicine 2000
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Botox, Cosmetic Surgery
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Wayne State Univ/Kresge Eye Inst, Plastics/Reconstructive 2004
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