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Lawhon, William MD

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William Lawhon, MD

Pediatric Ophthalmologist

Practices/Specialties: Ophthalmology, Vision Center, Neurofibromatosis (NF) Clinic

Primary Location:
Practicing in Akron and 1 other locations |


Appointments: 330-543-2778

Main Phone: 330-543-5290

ALL LOCATIONS:

Akron Children's Pediatric Ophthalmology & Optometry, Akron
Considine Professional Building
215 West Bowery Street
Level 2
Akron, Ohio 44308
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Appointments: 330-543-2778

Main Phone: 330-543-5290

Akron Children's Pediatric Ophthalmology & Optometry, Canton
Akron Children's Health Center, North Canton
6076 Whipple Avenue
North Canton, Ohio 44720
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Appointments: 330-543-2778

Meet William Lawhon, MD

Dr. Lawhon has been practicing since 2012. He began the same year at Akron Children’s 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.

Education & Affiliations

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

Certifications:

American Board of Ophthalmology

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

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