Dr. John Lawrence Garwood MD
Ophthalmologist
1301 20th St Suite 250 Santa Monica CA, 90404About
Dr. John Garwood is an ophthalmologist practicing in Santa Monica, CA. Dr. Garwood specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Garwood 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. Garwood 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
Schulich School of Medicine And Dentistry 1979
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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