Dr. Kelly T. Mitchell M.D.
Ophthalmologist
3601 4th St 2a100 Lubbock TX, 79430About
Dr. Kelly Mitchell is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lubbock, TX. Dr. Mitchell specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Mitchell 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. Mitchell 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 Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh 1990
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
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