Dr. Michael A Mcewen M.D.
Ophthalmologist
100 Medical Center Dr Suite 304 Gadsden AL, 35903About
Dr. Michael Mcewen is an ophthalmologist practicing in Gadsden, AL. Dr. Mcewen specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Mcewen 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. Mcewen 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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