Dr. Brett Dennis Gerwin M.D.
Ophthalmologist
979 E 3RD ST CHATTANOOGA TN, 37403About
Dr. Brett Gerwin is an ophthalmologist practicing in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Gerwin specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Gerwin 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. Gerwin 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.
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Retina Specialists
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Retinal fellowship, University of Alabama, Retina Specialists of Alabama LLC
- Additional fellowship, Ophthalmic Oncology and Orbital Disease-University of California in San Francisco/Tumori Foundation
- Retina Specialists of Alabama, LLC, Retina/Vitreous Surgery 2007
- California Pacific Medical Center, Ophthalmic Oncology 2009
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