Dr. Christopher S Ketcherside MD
Ophthalmologist
7504 Antioch Rd Overland Park KS, 66204About
Dr. Christopher Ketcherside is an ophthalmologist practicing in Overland Park, KS. Dr. Ketcherside specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ketcherside 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. Ketcherside 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
University of Missouri / Columbia Campus 2004
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine 2004
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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