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Dr. Charles Gentry Kirby MD
Ophthalmologist
70 Westcare Dr Suite 403 Sylva NC, 28779About
Dr. Charles Kirby is an ophthalmologist practicing in Sylva, NC. Dr. Kirby specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kirby 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. Kirby 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 in Washington DC 1960
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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