Dr. Brian Patrick Vahjen M.D.
Ophthalmologist
210 Wells Ave Greenwood SC, 29646About
Dr. Brian Vahjen is an ophthalmologist practicing in Greenwood, SC. Dr. Vahjen specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Vahjen 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. Vahjen 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
University of South Carolina At Columbia 2006
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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