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Dr. Briggs E. Cook M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Briggs E. Cook M.D.

Ophthalmologist

4/5(148)
4335 Colwick Rd Charlotte NC, 28211
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4/5

About

Dr. Briggs Cook is an ophthalmologist practicing in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Cook specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Cook 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. Cook 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

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 1995

Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Residency, Ophthalmology 1999

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO- 2001

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 23 years of experience

Treatments

  • Moles
  • Birthmark
  • Blepharitis
  • Chalazion

Fellowships

  • University of Wisconsin (Madison) Davis-Duehr-Dean Clinic Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery  2001
  • University of Wisconsin (Madison) Davis-Duehr-Dean Clinic American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery 

Experience & Accolades

  • Surgeon 2001 - 2003Charlotte Ophthalmology Center for Sight and Facial Plastic Surgery and The Skin Center of NCThe Charlotte Ophthalmology Center for Sight and Facial Plastic Surgery specializes in eye procedures, such as Laser Vision Correction and Multi-focal Lens Implants, as well as Injectables (Juvederm and Voluma).
  • Founder and Medical DirectorPure Facial Plastic Surgery & MedSpaDr. Briggs Cook founded Pure in 2012, specializing in eye and facial plastic surgery. Pure offers various services, ranging from surgery to invasive techniques.

Dr. Briggs E. Cook M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 4335 Colwick Rd

4335 Colwick Rd -
Charlotte, NC 28211
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New patients: 336-230-1010

10210 HICKORYWOOD HILL AVE -
HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078
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New patients: 704-450-7563

Dr. Briggs E. Cook M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Cook


4.0

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Dr. Briggs E. Cook M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 148 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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NOVANT HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTERl

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