Dr. Aaron R Florkowski MD
Ophthalmologist
23401 Prairie Star Pkwy Suite 225 Lenexa KS, 66227About
Dr. Aaron Florkowski is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lenexa, KS. Dr. Florkowski specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Florkowski 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. Florkowski 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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