Dr. Mary L Scott MD
Ophthalmologist
7831 Belle Point Drive Greenbelt Greenbelt MD, 20770About
Dr. Mary Scott is an ophthalmologist practicing in Greenbelt, MD. Dr. Scott specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Scott 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. Scott 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
Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc 1982
Howard University College of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Multiple Sclerosis (ms)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Lupus
- Presbyopia
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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