Dr. Charles P. Wheeler M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Charles P. Wheeler M.D.

Ophthalmologist

4/5(14)
387 Town Mountain Road Suite 107 Pikeville Kentucky, 41501
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4/5

About

Charles P. Wheeler, MD, works at Mountain Eye Care in Pikeville, Kentucky.  At Mountain Eye Care, Dr. Wheeler is an experienced ophthalmologist who specializes in cataracts.  A cataract is a clouding that develops in the crystalline lens of the eye obstructing the passage of light; Dr. Wheeler has expertise in treating this. As well as working at the practice, he speaks 3 to 4 times a year locally and regionally and is a member to many associations pertaining to his medical field.  In his 27 years of experience, Dr. Wheeler was honored with the Best Doctor in America Award in 2008 and 2009. 

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Education and Training

University of Louisville

Univ of Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky 1981

Board Certification

American Board of Ophthalmology

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 43 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Cataracts

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Speaks Locally and Regionally 4 Times a Year -

Awards

  • Best Doctor in America Award in 2008 and 2009   

Internships

  • University of Kentucky

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Medical Association, Kentucky Medical Association

What do you attribute your success to?

  • His mother and father; for their strength, inspiration, and support. He also credits his 3 faculty members Dr. William Wood, Dr. William Offutt, and Dr. Charles F. Wilson.

Dr. Charles P. Wheeler M.D.'s Practice location

387 Town Mountain Road Suite 107 -
Pikeville, Kentucky 41501
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911 BYPASS RD BLDG A -
PIKEVILLE, KY 41501
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New patients: 606-430-2209
Fax: 606-218-7509

Practice At 387 Town Mountain Rd Suite 107

387 Town Mountain Rd Suite 107 -
Pikeville, KY 41501
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Patient Experience with Dr. Wheeler


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Dr. Charles P. Wheeler M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 14 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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9879 KENTUCKY ROUTE 122 MC DOWELL KY 41647

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