Dr. Lawrence Gipson, MD
Ophthalmologist
305 McKean Ave Charleroi PA, 15022About
Dr. Lawrence Gipson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gipson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Gipson 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. Gipson 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
University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 1976
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology- Ophthalmology
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local Public Speaking -
- Clinical Instructor, Unviersity of Pittsburgh Medical School -
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Blepharitis
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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