Dr. Colleen P. Halfpenny, MD
Ophthalmologist
2411 W Belvedere Ave Fl 6 Baltimore MD, 21215About
Dr. Colleen Halfpenny is an ophthalmologist practicing in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Halfpenny specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Halfpenny 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. Halfpenny 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
Georgetown University School of Medicine 2001
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Bell's Palsy
- Corneal Ulcer
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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