Dr. Erin T Gilliland MD
Ophthalmologist
3201 Ashland Avenue Saint Joseph MO, 64506About
Dr. Erin Gilliland is an ophthalmologist practicing in Saint Joseph, MO. Dr. Gilliland specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Gilliland 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. Gilliland 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 1999
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
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