Dr. Christopher S Banning MD
Ophthalmologist
5520 College Blvd Suite 201 Leawood KS, 66211About
Dr. Christopher Banning is an ophthalmologist practicing in Leawood, KS. Dr. Banning specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Banning 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. Banning 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.
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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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