Dr. Peter Alfred Gordon M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1457 Scott Blvd Decatur GA, 30030Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Peter Gordon is an ophthalmologist practicing in Decatur, GA. Dr. Gordon specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Gordon 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. Gordon 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
Emory University School Of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Migraine
- Presbyopia
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
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