Dr. George J. Alter, MD, Ophthalmologist
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Dr. George J. Alter, MD

Ophthalmologist

5/5(17)
6035 Fairview Rd Charlotte NC, 28210
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5/5

About

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

Univ of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1979

University of Maryland School of Medicine 1979

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Glaucoma
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Bell's Palsy
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Astigmatism
  • Presbyopia
  • Chalazion
  • Farsightedness
  • Nearsightedness
  • Dry Eye Syndrome
  • Graves' Disease

Dr. George J. Alter, MD's Practice location

Practice At 6035 Fairview Rd

6035 Fairview Rd -
Charlotte, NC 28210
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New patients: 704-295-3000
Fax: 704-838-8494, 704-295-3032
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6035 Sharon Rd -
Charlotte, NC 28210
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New patients: 704-295-3000

Dr. George J. Alter, MD's reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Alter


5.0

Based on 17 reviews

Dr. George J. Alter, MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 17 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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CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER/BEHAV HEALTHl

1000 BLYTHE BLVD CHARLOTTE NC 28203

Head west on Fairview Road 490 ft
Make a U-turn onto Fairview Road 2988 ft
Turn left onto Sharon Road 1.9 mi
Turn right onto South Wendover Road (4) 2596 ft
Turn left onto Providence Road (NC 16) 1.4 mi
Go straight onto Queens Road 3059 ft
Continue straight onto East Morehead Street 2195 ft
Turn left onto Morehead Medical Drive 1094 ft
Continue left onto Morehead Medical Drive 33 ft
Make a slight left 221 ft
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NOVANT HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTERl

200 HAWTHORNE LANE BOX 33549 CHARLOTTE NC 28233

Head west on Fairview Road 490 ft
Make a U-turn onto Fairview Road 2988 ft
Turn left onto Sharon Road 1.9 mi
Turn right onto South Wendover Road (4) 2596 ft
Turn left onto Providence Road (NC 16) 1.4 mi
Continue right onto Providence Road (NC 16) 1.0 mi
Turn right onto South Caswell Road 845 ft
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5.6 miSee direction

CAROLINAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM PINEVILLEl

10628 PARK RD CHARLOTTE NC 28210

Head west on Fairview Road 2422 ft
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Turn right 436 ft
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Make a slight left 183 ft
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CAROLINAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM PINEVILLEl

10628 PARK RD CHARLOTTE NC 28210

6035 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210, USA
Head northeast on Sharon on Wrenfield Dr toward Sharon Rd
367 ft
Turn left onto Sharon Rd
1.0 mi
Turn left onto Park RdPass by McDonald's (on the right in 0.5 mi)
1.8 mi
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0.7 mi
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499 ft
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253 ft
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157 ft
10628 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210, USA

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CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER/BEHAV HEALTHl

1000 BLYTHE BLVD CHARLOTTE NC 28203

6035 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210, USA
Head northeast on Sharon on Wrenfield Dr toward Sharon Rd
367 ft
Turn left onto Sharon Rd
0.9 mi
Turn right onto Park RdPass by Wells Fargo Bank (on the right in 3.4 mi)
5.2 mi
Continue onto Scott Ave
0.9 mi
Turn right onto Blythe Blvd
315 ft
Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Morehead Medical Dr
292 ft
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203 ft
1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA

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NOVANT HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTERl

200 HAWTHORNE LANE BOX 33549 CHARLOTTE NC 28233

6035 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210, USA
Head northeast on Sharon on Wrenfield Dr toward Sharon Rd
367 ft
Turn right onto Sharon Rd
0.2 mi
Turn left to stay on Sharon RdPass by FedEx Office Print & Ship Center (on the right in 1.2 mi)
3.0 mi
Turn right onto Charlotte Rte 4/S Wendover Rd
0.5 mi
Turn left onto Providence RdPass by SouthState Bank (on the right in 1.3 mi)
1.4 mi
Turn right to stay on Providence RdPass by Wells Fargo Bank (on the right)
1.0 mi
Turn right onto S Caswell Rd
0.3 mi
Turn left onto E 5th St
0.1 mi
Turn leftDestination will be on the right
358 ft
200 Hawthorne Ln, Charlotte, NC 28204, USA

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