Dr. Edward Gustavo Mintz MD
Ophthalmologist
100 Palmetto Park Blvd Lexington SC, 29072About
Dr. Edward Mintz is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lexington, SC. Dr. Mintz specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Mintz 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. Mintz 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
Univ of Sc Sch of Med, Columbia Sc 1989
University of South Carolina At Columbia 1989
University of South Carolina School of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Lupus
- Corneal Ulcer
- Presbyopia
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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