Dr. Grady D. Gafford M.D.
Ophthalmologist
15 Meade St Suite 1 Wellsboro PA, 16901About
Dr. Grady Gafford is an ophthalmologist practicing in Wellsboro, PA. Dr. Gafford specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Gafford 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. Gafford 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 Alabama School of Medicine 1974
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
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