Dr. Paul W Turgeon MD
Ophthalmologist
800 Mckinley Ave Nw Canton OH, 44703About
Dr. Paul Turgeon is an ophthalmologist practicing in Canton, OH. Dr. Turgeon specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Turgeon 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. Turgeon 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
Med Coll of Ohio, Toledo Oh 1984
The University of Toledo College of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Nearsightedness
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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