Dr. Jeffrey L Kearfott MD
Ophthalmologist
20 South Burnett Springfield OH, 45505About
Dr. Jeffrey Kearfott is an ophthalmologist practicing in Springfield, OH. Dr. Kearfott specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kearfott 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. Kearfott 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
Wright State Univ Sch Of Med- Dayton Oh 1986
Wright State University / Main Campus 1986
Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine 1986
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Tear
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
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