Dr. Robert Edward Gladsden M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1640 Dual Hwy Hagerstown MD, 21740About
Dr. Robert Gladsden is an ophthalmologist practicing in Hagerstown, MD. Dr. Gladsden specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Gladsden 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. Gladsden 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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Mechanical Engineering 1975
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