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Dr. Timothy L Gess M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Timothy L Gess M.D.

Ophthalmologist

1501 Hawthorne St Alexandria MN, 56308

About

Dr. Timothy Gess is an ophthalmologist practicing in Alexandria, MN. Dr. Gess specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Gess 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. Gess 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 Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1972

University of Minnesota Medical School 1972

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 45 years of experience

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Glaucoma

Dr. Timothy L Gess M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1501 Hawthorne St

1501 Hawthorne St -
Alexandria, MN 56308
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New patients: 320-762-2166
Fax: 320-762-8898

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DOUGLAS COUNTY HOSPITALl

111 17TH AVENUE EAST ALEXANDRIA MN 56308

Head west on 15th Avenue East 9 ft
Turn left onto Hawthorne Street 295 ft
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GLACIAL RIDGE HOSPITALl

10 4TH AVENUE SOUTHEAST GLENWOOD MN 56334

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CENTRACARE HEALTH SYSTEM - SAUK CENTREl

425 NORTH ELM STREET SAUK CENTRE MN 56378

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Continue straight onto State Highway 29 (MN 27) 1.8 mi
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