Dr. Charles Louis Schaffer M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2030 S SOLANO DR LAS CRUCES NM, 88001About
Dr. Charles Schaffer is an ophthalmologist practicing in Sun City West, AZ. Dr. Schaffer specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Schaffer 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. Schaffer 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.
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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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