Mr. Todd Whitney Heilskov MD
Ophthalmologist
1501 50th St Suite 133 West Des Moines IA, 50266About
Dr. Todd Heilskov is an ophthalmologist practicing in West Des Moines, IA. Dr. Heilskov specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Heilskov 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. Heilskov 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 1986
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1986
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
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