Dr. George B Clavenna DO
Ophthalmologist
3200 Grand Ave Des Moines IA, 50312About
Dr. George Clavenna is an ophthalmologist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Clavenna specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Clavenna 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. Clavenna 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
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine 1982
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Conjunctivitis
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