
Dr. Paul Shannon Cunningham MD
Ophthalmologist
9131 Piscataway Rd Suite 150 Clinton MD, 20735About
Dr. Paul Cunningham is an ophthalmologist practicing in Clinton, MD. Dr. Cunningham specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Cunningham 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. Cunningham 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 1988
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Hyperthyroidism
- Lupus
- Conjunctivitis
- Graves' Disease
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11711 LIVINGSTON ROAD FORT WASHINGTON MD 20744MEDSTAR SOUTHERN MARYLAND HOSPITAL CENTERl
7503 SURRATTS ROAD CLINTON MD 20735