Dr. Lawrence Stephen Kahn M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2450 E Guadalupe Rd Suite 107 Gilbert AZ, 85234About
Dr. Lawrence Kahn is an ophthalmologist practicing in Gilbert, AZ. Dr. Kahn specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kahn 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. Kahn 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
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1981
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Lee sa B. Jackson M.D.1501 N Gilbert Rd Gilbert AZ 85234
- Dr. R Stuart Eason M.D.2450 E Guadalupe Rd Gilbert AZ 85234
- Dr. Kianoush Kian MD3303 E Baseline Rd Gilbert AZ 85234
- Dr. Curtis R. Winkler MD4915 E Baseline Rd Gilbert AZ 85234