Dr. Kenneth A. Sharpe, M.D.
Ophthalmologist
3531 Mary Ader Ave Bldg A Charleston SC, 29414About
Dr. Kenneth Sharpe is an ophthalmologist practicing in Charleston, SC. Dr. Sharpe specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Sharpe 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. Sharpe 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 Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1979
Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL 1979
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Retinal Detachment
- Type 2 Diabetes
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