Dr. Mark Gillespie M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1903 Broadway St Paducah KY, 42001About
Dr. Mark Gillespie is an ophthalmologist practicing in Paducah, KY. Dr. Gillespie specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Gillespie 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. Gillespie 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
Vanderbilt Univ Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 1981
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Lupus
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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