Dr. Kathleen E. Gee M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1009 Montgomery Hwy Suite 200 Birmingham AL, 35216About
Dr. Kathleen Gee is an ophthalmologist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Gee specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Gee 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. Gee 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
University of Alabama School of Medicine 2004
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Nearsightedness
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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