Dr. Kent L. Wellish, MD
Ophthalmologist
2110 E Flamingo Rd #210 Las Vegas NV, 89119About
Dr. Kent Wellish is an ophthalmologist practicing in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Wellish specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wellish 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. Wellish 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 Az Coll of Med, Tucson Az 1987
University of Arizona College of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Dr. Kent L. Wellish, MD's Expert Contributions
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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