Dr. Galin J Spicer MD
Ophthalmologist
2097 Henry Tecklenburg Dr Suite 204 Charleston SC, 29414About
Dr. Galin Spicer is an ophthalmologist practicing in Charleston, SC. Dr. Spicer specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Spicer 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. Spicer 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
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1998
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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