Mr. Kenneth J Barkett M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1012 N Main St Sikeston MO, 63801Rating
3/5
About
Dr. Kenneth Barkett is an ophthalmologist practicing in Sikeston, MO. Dr. Barkett specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Barkett 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. Barkett 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 Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1980
University of Missouri / Columbia Campus 1980
University of Pennsylvania, PA 1980
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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MISSOURI DELTA MEDICAL CENTERl
1008 NORTH MAIN ST SIKESTON MO 63801SOUTHEASTHEALTH CENTER OF STODDARD COUNTYl
1200 N ONE MILE RD DEXTER MO 63841