Mrs. Krista I Kinard M.D.
Ophthalmologist
427 S Bernard St Spokane WA, 99204About
Dr. Krista Kinard is an ophthalmologist practicing in Spokane, WA. Dr. Kinard specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kinard 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. Kinard 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 Utah School of Medicine 2009
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