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William Lawhon, MD

Pediatric Ophthalmologist

Lawhon, William MD
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Dr. Lawhon has been practicing since 2012. He began the same year at Akron Children’s Hospital as a pediatric ophthalmologist where he specializes in caring for patients with strabismus, retinopathy of prematurity, eyelid disorders, cataract, uveitis, general pediatric ophthalmology and vision care. He received his medical degree from The Ohio State University, where he also completed his residency in ophthalmology. He also completed a pediatric ophthalmology fellowship at the UTSW Dallas Children’s Hospital. He is certified by the American Academy of Ophthalmology and is an assistant clinical professor at Northeast Ohio Medical University.

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Medical School:
The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio
Residency:
Ophthalmology: Ohio State University Havener Eye Institute, Columbus, OH
Fellowship:
Pediatric Ophthalmology: Children's Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Board Certifications:
American Board of Ophthalmology
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
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