Dr. Gilbert J Vanderveen M.D.
Ophthalmologist
750 E Beltline Ave Ne Grand Rapids MI, 49525About
Dr. Gilbert Vanderveen is an ophthalmologist practicing in Grand Rapids, MI. Dr. Vanderveen specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Vanderveen 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. Vanderveen 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 Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1975
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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