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Dr. George Alter, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 71
Dr. George Alter, MD
4.3 (6 Ratings)
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Dr. George Alter, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Charlotte, NC.
Dr. George Alter, MD
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Dr. George Alter, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 71
Charlotte, NC
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience
Dr. George Alter, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Charlotte, NC.

About

Dr. Alter graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1979 and completed a residency at Bethesda Naval Hospital.Dr. George Alter, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Charlotte, NC and has 45 years experience. Dr. Alter currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center. At present, Dr. Alter received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Alter's office accepts new patients. Dr. Alter is board certified in Ophthalmology.

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Infections
Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Ocular Hypertension
Photokeratitis
Pinguecula
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinoschisis
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Cataract Removal Surgery
Conjunctivoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Ocular Prosthetics
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Ptosis (Eyelids) Surgery
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

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  • Healthy Blue
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Southpark Surgery Center LLC
    6035 Fairview Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210

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4.3
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Oct 08, 2016
For many years, I have seen Dr. Alter annually for eye exams. I am impressed with his competence and professionalism.
Senior Citizen in Charlotte, NC — Oct 08, 2016
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Oculoplastic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Naval Medical Center
    1980
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Bethesda Naval Hospital
    1984
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Wills Eye Hospital
    1988
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. George Alter, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alter's profile.

Dr. George Alter, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. George Alter, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center

    200 Hawthorne Ln, Charlotte, NC