Mrs. Gretchen Fuerste MD
Ophthalmologist
2140 Jfk Rd Dubuque IA, 52002About
Dr. Gretchen Fuerste is an ophthalmologist practicing in Dubuque, IA. Dr. Fuerste specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Fuerste 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. Fuerste 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 Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1978
Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States 1978
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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