Ophthalmology Doctors in Summerville, SC Accepting Medicare

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Robert G Reuther, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 296 Midland Pkwy, Summerville, SC 29485
Phone: 843-873-5577    Fax: 843-873-5583
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Dr. Prat Itharat, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 515 Carnes Crossing Blvd, Suite C, Summerville, SC 29486
Phone: 843-259-2002    Fax: 843-259-2005
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Henry P Cooler, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 320 Midland Pkwy Ste A, Summerville, SC 29485
Phone: 843-873-5577    Fax: 843-873-5583

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Ophthalmology: An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.


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