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Dr. Scott M Smetana M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2920 N Cascade Ave Colorado Springs CO, 80907About
Dr. Scott Smetana is an ophthalmologist practicing in Colorado Springs, CO. Dr. Smetana specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Smetana 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. Smetana 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.
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Eye Problems, Surgical Procedures, Ophthalmology (eye Disease)
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Dr. Scott M Smetana M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 2920 N Cascade Ave
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Charles D. McMahon M.D.1715 N Weber St Colorado Springs CO 80907
- Dr. Mark Andrew Weisbrod MD2920 N Cascade Ave Colorado Springs CO 80907
- Dr. George Gregory Ulrich M.D.1625 Medical Center Pt Colorado Springs CO 80907
- Dr. Britt A Buckley M.D.3155 N Union Blvd Colorado Springs CO 80907
- Dr. John Robert Burroughs MD111 E Polk Colorado Springs CO 80907
- Dr. Matthew K Chang M.D.3155 N Union Blvd Colorado Springs CO 80907
Nearest Hospitals
UNIVERSITY COLO HEALTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CENTRALl
1400 E BOULDER ST COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80909CENTURA HEALTH-PENROSE ST FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICESl
2222 N NEVADA AVE COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80907PIKES PEAK REGIONAL HOSPITALl
16420 HIGHWAY 24 WOODLAND PARK CO 80863CENTURA HEALTH-PENROSE ST FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICESl
2222 N NEVADA AVE COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80907UNIVERSITY COLO HEALTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CENTRALl
1400 E BOULDER ST COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80909PIKES PEAK REGIONAL HOSPITALl
16420 HIGHWAY 24 WOODLAND PARK CO 80863