Laura D. Cook
Ophthalmologist
Lee St Charlottesville VA, 22908About
Dr. Laura Cook is an ophthalmologist practicing in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Cook specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Cook 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. Cook 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
Univ of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1999
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