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Dr. Charles Wheeler Mcdowell M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Charles Wheeler Mcdowell M.D.

Ophthalmologist

4/5(6)
1457 Scott Blvd Decatur GA, 30030
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Charles Mcdowell is an ophthalmologist practicing in Decatur, GA. Dr. Mcdowell specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Mcdowell 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. Mcdowell 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

Tulane University School of Medicine 1960

Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 57 years of experience

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Glaucoma
  • Uveitis
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Corneal Ulcer
  • Presbyopia
  • Blepharitis
  • Chalazion
  • Nearsightedness
  • Conjunctivitis

Dr. Charles Wheeler Mcdowell M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1457 Scott Blvd

1457 Scott Blvd -
Decatur, GA 30030
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New patients: 404-292-2500
Fax: 404-294-9361

Dr. Charles Wheeler Mcdowell M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Mcdowell


4.0

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Dr. Charles Wheeler Mcdowell M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 6 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl

1364 CLIFTON ROAD, NE ATLANTA GA 30322

Head northeast on Scott Boulevard (US 29) 606 ft
Make a sharp left onto North Decatur Road 1.9 mi
Turn right onto Clifton Road Northeast 585 ft
Turn left onto Fishburne Drive 237 ft
Make a slight right onto Asbury Circle 247 ft
Turn right 430 ft
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DEKALB MEDICAL CENTERl

2701 N DECATUR ROAD DECATUR GA 30033

Head northeast on Scott Boulevard (US 29) 606 ft
Turn right onto North Decatur Road 2161 ft
Turn right onto Wash Lively Circle 501 ft
Turn right onto Rufus Evans Drive 149 ft
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CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA AT EGLESTONl

1405 CLIFTON ROAD, NE ATLANTA GA 30322

Head northeast on Scott Boulevard (US 29) 606 ft
Make a sharp left onto North Decatur Road 1.9 mi
Turn right onto Clifton Road Northeast 2079 ft
Turn right 264 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right