
Dr. Leon Charkoudian MD
Ophthalmologist
1915 S 17th St Suite 101 Wilmington NC, 28401About
Dr. Leon Charkoudian is an ophthalmologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Charkoudian specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Charkoudian 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. Charkoudian 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
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 2005
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
Dr. Leon Charkoudian MD's Practice location
Practice At 3400 Spruce St 1 Maloney Building
3400 Spruce St 1 Maloney Building -Philadelphia, PA 19104Get Direction
Practice At 1915 S 17th St Suite 101
1915 S 17th St Suite 101 -Wilmington, NC 28401Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Susan Andracchi MD1915 S 17th St Wilmington NC 28401
- Dr. Mary Elizabeth Price M.D.1907 S 17th Street Wilmington NC 28401
- Dr. Molly V Allen M.D.1120 Medical Center Dr Wilmington NC 28401
- Dr. Timothy G Kelly M.D.1915 Tradd Ct Wilmington NC 28401
- Dr. Gregory James Johnson M.D.1120 Medical Center Dr Wilmington NC 28401
- Dr. George K Escaravage MD1120 Medical Center Dr Wilmington NC 28401
Nearest Hospitals
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
111 SOUTH 11TH STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19107PENN PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTERl
51 NORTH 39TH STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19104HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
230 NORTH BROAD STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19102NEW HANOVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
2131 S 17TH ST BOX 9000 WILMINGTON NC 28402WILMINGTON TREATMENT CENTERl
2520 TROY DRIVE WILMINGTON NC 28401NEW HANOVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
2131 S 17TH ST BOX 9000 WILMINGTON NC 28402WILMINGTON TREATMENT CENTERl
2520 TROY DRIVE WILMINGTON NC 28401