Dr. Brent Elliot Smith M.D.
Ophthalmologist
430 Clairmont Ct Suite 121 Colonial Heights VA, 23834About
Dr. Brent Smith is an ophthalmologist practicing in Colonial Heights, VA. Dr. Smith specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Smith 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. Smith 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
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1979
Boston University School of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Lupus
- Migraine
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
Dr. Brent Elliot Smith M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 430 Clairmont Ct Suite 121
430 Clairmont Ct Suite 121 -Colonial Heights, VA 23834Get Direction
Practice At 2015 Waterside Rd
2015 Waterside Rd -Prince George, VA 23875Get Direction
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411 WEST RANDOLPH ROAD HOPEWELL VA 23860HIRAM W DAVIS MEDICAL CENTERl
P O BOX 4030 PETERSBURG VA 23803