Dr. Steven C Johnson MD
Ophthalmologist
6200 Westown Pkwy West Des Moines IA, 50266About
Dr. Steven Johnson is an ophthalmologist practicing in West Des Moines, IA. Dr. Johnson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Johnson 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. Johnson 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
Kansas City University of Medicine MD
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1984
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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- Dr. Andrew Steffensmeier M.D.5901 Westown Pkwy West Des Moines IA 50266
- Dr. Jean B Spencer M.D.6000 University Ave West Des Moines IA 50266
- Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi MD1501 50th St West Des Moines IA 50266
- Mr. Todd Whitney Heilskov MD1501 50th St West Des Moines IA 50266
- Dr. Bradley D Hammer M.D.5901 Westown Pkwy West Des Moines IA 50266