Dr. Robert P. Wankum M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1241 W Stadium Blvd Jefferson City MO, 65109About
Dr. Robert Wankum is an ophthalmologist practicing in Jefferson City, MO. Dr. Wankum specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wankum 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. Wankum 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 Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1973
UNIV HOSPS AND CLINICS 1973
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