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Dr. Charles Gentry Kirby MD

Ophthalmologist

70 Westcare Dr Suite 403 Sylva NC, 28779
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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

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

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Dr. Charles Gentry Kirby MD's Practice location

Practice At 70 Westcare Dr Suite 403

70 Westcare Dr Suite 403 -
Sylva, NC 28779
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New patients: 828-586-7462
Fax: 828-586-3312

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