Dr. Charles P Sweeney M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2521 Nw 41st St Gainesville FL, 32606About
Dr. Charles Sweeney is an ophthalmologist practicing in Gainesville, FL. Dr. Sweeney specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Sweeney 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. Sweeney 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
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1993
Ohio State University College of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Professional Memberships
- Member FAC APPT: BROOKE ARMY MED CTR, DEPT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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