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Dr. Laurence J Karns MD
Ophthalmologist
6407 Frank Ave Nw North Canton OH, 44720About
Dr. Laurence Karns is an ophthalmologist practicing in North Canton, OH. Dr. Karns specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Karns 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. Karns 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 1985
Ohio State University College of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
Dr. Laurence J Karns MD's Practice location
Practice At 6407 Frank Ave Nw
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Philip Roholt M.D.5890 Mayfair Rd North Canton OH 44720
- Dr. Thomas A. Wohl MD5890 MAYFAIR RD NORTH CANTON OH 44720
- Dr. Lawrence Ronning MD6046 Whipple Ave Nw North Canton OH 44720
- Dr. Meagan Celmer M.D.5890 Mayfair Rd North Canton OH 44720
- Dr. David W Nelson MD6407 Frank Ave Nw North Canton OH 44720
- Dr. Jason M Young M.D.5890 MAYFAIR RD NORTH CANTON OH 44720
Nearest Hospitals
AFFINITY MEDICAL CENTERl
875 EIGHTH STREET NE MASSILLON OH 44646