Dr. Alice Lawson Bashinsky MD
Ophthalmologist
8 Medical Park Dr Asheville NC, 28803About
Dr. Alice Bashinsky is an ophthalmologist practicing in Asheville, NC. Dr. Bashinsky specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Bashinsky 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. Bashinsky 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
Bryn Mawr College B.S. 1995
Wake Forest University School of Medicine M.D. 2000
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- Best Doctors in America 2017-18 Best Doctors, Inc
- Pediatric Chair for Practicing Ophthalmology Advisory Committee for Education
Treatments
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Farsightedness
- Eye Care Services
- Advanced Cataract Solutions
- Cataract Surgery
- Lasik
- Glaucoma Care & Treatment
- Oculoplastics
- Retinal Services
- Orthoptic Services
- Custom Skin Care
- Eye Conditions
- Cataracts
- Corneal Abrasions
- Corneal Disease
- Corneal Ulcers
- Dry Eye
- Fuchs’ Corneal Dystrophy
- Low Vision
- Macular Degeneration
- Monovision
- Nearsightedness (Myopia)
- Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)
- Eye Exams
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Professional Member American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
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