Dr. Matthew Grant Kirkman M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2830 W Main St Visalia CA, 93291About
Dr. Matthew Kirkman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Visalia, CA. Dr. Kirkman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kirkman 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. Kirkman 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
Drexel University College of Medicine 2004
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
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