Dr. Arlene Gwon MD
Ophthalmologist
8 Trafalgar Newport Beach CA, 92660About
Dr. Arlene Gwon is an ophthalmologist practicing in Newport Beach, CA. Dr. Gwon specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Gwon 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. Gwon 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
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny 1968
SUNY Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine 1968
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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