Dr. Nelson P Gurney MD
Ophthalmologist
4857 Manhattan Dr Rockford IL, 61108About
Dr. Nelson Gurney is an ophthalmologist practicing in Rockford, IL. Dr. Gurney specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Gurney 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. Gurney 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
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 1968
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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