Dr. Lynne Garner Mcelhinney M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1004 Carondelet Dr Suite 400 Kansas City MO, 64114About
Dr. Lynne Mcelhinney is an ophthalmologist practicing in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Mcelhinney specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Mcelhinney 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. Mcelhinney 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 Wales in Great Britain 1995
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Blepharitis
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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