Dr. Kay Ellen Frank M.D.
Ophthalmologist
331 Laidley St Suite 301 Charleston WV, 25301About
Dr. Kay Frank is an ophthalmologist practicing in Charleston, WV. Dr. Frank specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Frank can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Frank can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Seoul National University, College of Medicine,Seoul, Korea, South MD
Cleveland Chiropractic College 1973
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1969
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
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