Dr. Harry Clay Cundiff MD
Ophthalmologist
4741 S Cochise Dr Independence MO, 64055About
Dr. Harry Cundiff is an ophthalmologist practicing in Independence, MO. Dr. Cundiff specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Cundiff 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. Cundiff 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 Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1974
University of Pennsylvania, PA 1974
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chalazion
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