Alex Gregory Mcgaughy M.D.
Ophthalmologist
90 CEDAR LIGHT LN LITTLE RIVER SC, 29566About
Dr. Alex Mcgaughy is an ophthalmologist practicing in LITTLE RIVER, SC. Dr. Mcgaughy specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Mcgaughy 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. Mcgaughy 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.
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