Andrew Baldwin M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1801 Hickman Rd Des Moines IA, 50314About
Dr. Andrew Baldwin is an ophthalmologist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Baldwin specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Baldwin 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. Baldwin 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.
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Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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