Dr. Paul S Mcconnell M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1500 Commerce Rd Staunton VA, 24401About
Dr. Paul Mcconnell is an ophthalmologist practicing in Staunton, VA. Dr. Mcconnell specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Mcconnell 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. Mcconnell 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
West Virginia University School of Medicine 2006
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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