Dr. Dennis J Kontra MD
Ophthalmologist
5802 Washington Ave Suite 102 Racine WI, 53406About
Dr. Dennis Kontra is an ophthalmologist practicing in Racine, WI. Dr. Kontra specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kontra 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. Kontra 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
Northwestern Uniiversity 1965
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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