Stephen Aloysius Cross
Ophthalmologist
100 Palmetto Health Pkwy Suite 350 Columbia SC, 29212About
Dr. Stephen Cross is an ophthalmologist practicing in COLUMBIA, SC. Dr. Cross specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Cross 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. Cross 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
Clemson University Bachelor of Science 2005
Medical University of South Carolina M.D. 2010
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataract Surgery
- Refractive cataract surgery including premium lens technology
- Cornea Surgery including PKP
- DALK
- DMEK and DSAEK
- Anterior segment reconstruction
- Intraocular lens exchange
- Corneal Collagen Crosslinking
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member AAO
- Professional Member ASCRS
- Professional Member Cornea Society
Fellowships
- Johns Hopkins University Wilmer Eye Hospital Cornea 2015
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