Dr. Kenneth Earl Talbert M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1128 Duff Ave Ames IA, 50010About
Dr. Kenneth Talbert is an ophthalmologist practicing in Ames, IA. Dr. Talbert specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Talbert 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. Talbert 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 Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1982
University of Mn Med Sch 1982
University of Minnesota Medical School 1982
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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