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Get to know Dr. Drew Hunter of Carolina Eyecare Physicians

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Dr. Drew Hunter of Carolina Eyecare Physicians in Hilton Head, South Carolina, (Formerly Sungate Medical), is an ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and refractive surgery, Including LASIK, medical and surgical management of glaucoma and treatment of dry eye disease.

Dr. Hunter completed medical school at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston and internship in Internal Medicine at the University of North Carolina.  He then completed medical and surgical training through his residency at the University of North Carolina.

Dr. Hunter is a native of Raleigh, North Carolina and currently resides on Hilton Head Island with his wife and four wonderful children.

Learn more here: www.carolinaeyecare.com/staff/drew-hunter-md/

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