Dr. Robert Cheek Gardner M.D.
Ophthalmologist
525 N Tejon St Colorado Springs CO, 80903About
Dr. Robert Gardner is an ophthalmologist practicing in Colorado Springs, CO. Dr. Gardner specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Gardner 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. Gardner 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 1966
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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