Dr. Earle Glenn Sanford MD
Ophthalmologist
901 Patients First Dr Washington MO, 63090About
Dr. Earle Sanford is an ophthalmologist practicing in Washington, MO. Dr. Sanford specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Sanford 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. Sanford 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
Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda, Md, United States MD 1996
West Point (Unites States Military Academy) BS 1987
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO- 2001
Provider Details
Awards
- Bronze Star, Meratorious Service Medal, Army Commondation Medal US Army
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Rosacea
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Blepharitis
- Dry Eye Disease
- Corneal Ulcers
- Uveitis
- Herpes Zoster
- Conjunctivitis (pink Eye)
- Vision Problems, Cataract Surgery, Eye Problems
Professional Memberships
- Fellow Americain Academy of Ophthalmology 1996
- Fellow Americain Board of Ophthalmology 2001
Experience & Accolades
- Ophthalmologist2012Mercy Four Rivers
- Clinic Chief /Chief of Surgery2000 - 2011Fort Campbell Ky
- Field Artillery Officer1987 - 1992US Army
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