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Dr. Leslie Scarlett, MD, MS
Ophthalmologist
2060 Charlie Hall Blvd #201 Charleston SC, 29414About
Dr. Leslie Scarlett is an ophthalmologist practicing in Charleston, SC. Dr. Scarlett specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Scarlett 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. Scarlett 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
Baylor College of Medicine MS 2000
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 2003
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Birthmark
- Bell's Palsy
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Dr. Leslie Scarlett, MD, MS's Practice location
Practice At 2861 Tricom St
2861 Tricom St -Charleston, SC 29406Get Direction
Waring Vision Institute
735 Johnnie Dodds Blvd Ste 101 -Mt Pleasant, SC 29464Get Direction
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- Dr. Berdine M Burger MD2060 CHARLIE HALL BLVD STE 201 CHARLESTON SC 29414
- Dr. John G Boatwright MD2060 Charlie Hall Blvd Charleston SC 29414
- Dr. Charles J Beischel MD PHD2270 Ashley Crossing Dr Charleston SC 29414
- Dr. Laurie A Elliott M.D.3531 Mary Ader Ave Charleston SC 29414
- Dr. D. Virgil Alfaro M.D.3531 mary ader ave Charleston SC 29414
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316 CALHOUN ST CHARLESTON SC 29401