Dr. Jennifer Lynn Garvey MD
Ophthalmologist
272 Cottage St Sanford ME, 04073About
Dr. Jennifer Garvey is an ophthalmologist practicing in Sanford, ME. Dr. Garvey specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Garvey 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. Garvey 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.
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