Dr. Peter E Cannava MD
Ophthalmologist
161 N Binkley St Suite 101 Soldotna AK, 99669About
Dr. Peter Cannava is an ophthalmologist practicing in Soldotna, AK. Dr. Cannava specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Cannava 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. Cannava 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
Mechanical Engineering 1966
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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