William Lawhon, MD
Pediatric Ophthalmologist; Director, Vision Quality and Safety
Practices/Specialties: Eye Care, Ophthalmology, Vision Center
Primary Location:
Vision, Akron (Akron)
Practicing in Akron
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Akron Children's Pediatric Ophthalmology & Optometry, Akron
Considine Professional Building
215 West Bowery Street
Level 2
Akron,
Ohio
44308 US
Map & directions
Appointments: 330-543-2778
Main Phone: 330-543-5290
Akron Children's Pediatric Ophthalmology & Optometry, Canton
North Canton, Ohio
Akron Children's Pediatric Ophthalmology & Optometry, Canton
Akron Children's Health Center, North Canton
6076 Whipple Avenue
North Canton,
Ohio
44720 US
Map & directions
Appointments: 330-543-2778
Meet William Lawhon, MD
Dr. Lawhon is a pediatric ophthalmologist at The Vision Center at Akron Children’s Hospital. He completed his medical training at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and residency in ophthalmology at The Havener Eye Institute at The Ohio State University. Dr. Lawhon went on to complete his fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology at UTSW Children's Medical Center Dallas before joining Akron Children’s Hospital in 2012. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and a member of both the American Academy of Ophthalmology and American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. Dr. Lawhon serves as Director of Quality and Safety of the Vision Center at Akron Children’s Hospital and is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Northeast Ohio Medical University.
Education & Affiliations
Medical School:
The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio
Residency:
Ophthalmology: the Ohio State University Havener Eye Institute, Columbus, OH
Fellowship:
Pediatric Ophthalmology: UTSW Children's Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Certifications:
American Board of Ophthalmology
Academic Appointments:
Assistant Clinical Professor, Northeast Ohio Medical University
Publications:
Associations:
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Special Interests:
Strabismus, retinopathy of prematurity, eyelid disorders, cataract, uveitis, general pediatric ophthalmology and vision care


