Dr. Tracy Anne Kangas MD PHD
Ophthalmologist
1128 Duff Avenue Mcfarland Clinic Pc Ames IA, 50010About
Dr. Tracy Kangas is an ophthalmologist practicing in Ames, IA. Dr. Kangas specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kangas 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. Kangas 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
Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi 1990
Medical College of Wisconsin 1990
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Lupus
- Nearsightedness
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