Dr. Scott M Smetana M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2920 N Cascade Ave Colorado Springs CO, 80907About
Dr. Scott Smetana is an ophthalmologist practicing in Colorado Springs, CO. Dr. Smetana specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Smetana 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. Smetana 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.
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Eye Problems, Surgical Procedures, Ophthalmology (eye Disease)
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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