
Dr. George J Parlitsis M.D.
Ophthalmologist
12129 UNIVERSITY AVE CLIVE IA, 50325About
Dr. George Parlitsis is an ophthalmologist practicing in CLIVE, IA. Dr. Parlitsis specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Parlitsis 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. Parlitsis 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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