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Dr. David W Nelson MD
Ophthalmologist
6407 Frank Ave Nw North Canton OH, 44720About
Dr. David Nelson is an ophthalmologist practicing in North Canton, OH. Dr. Nelson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Nelson 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. Nelson 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
Emory University School Of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Practice At 6407 Frank Ave Nw
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- Dr. Richard W. Hertle MD1 Perkins Square Akron Ohio 44302
- Dr. Todd D Fladen M.D.1330 Mercy Dr Nw Canton OH 44708
- Dr. Mark Andrew Gersman M.D.4676 Douglas Cir Nw Canton OH 44718
- Dr. William R Yeakley MD1 Park West Blvd Akron OH 44320
- Dr. Thomas Patrick Hull MD650 GRAHAM RD CUYAHOGA FALLS OH 44221
Nearest Hospitals
AFFINITY MEDICAL CENTERl
875 EIGHTH STREET NE MASSILLON OH 44646