Dr. Marvin G Palmer MD
Ophthalmologist
2427 W Falls Ave Kennewick WA, 99336About
Dr. Marvin Palmer is an ophthalmologist practicing in Kennewick, WA. Dr. Palmer specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Palmer 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. Palmer 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
Univ of Alberta, Fac of Med, Edmonton, Alb, Canada 1954
Medical College of Wisconsin
University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry 1954
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
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