Dr. Yuri Miura kim Kern MD
Ophthalmologist
2640 W 183RD ST HOMEWOOD IL, 64030About
Dr. Yuri Kern is an ophthalmologist practicing in HOMEWOOD, IL. Dr. Kern specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kern 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. Kern 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 Virginia Medical School MD
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Pediatric Ophthalmology
- Adult Strabismus
- Double Vision
- Botox Therapy
- Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Professional Memberships
- Member American Academy of Opthalmology
- Member The American Academy of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus
- Member Illinois Association of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada Pediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus
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