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Dr. Kenneth Earl Talbert M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Kenneth Earl Talbert M.D.

Ophthalmologist

3/5(14)
1128 Duff Ave Ames IA, 50010
Rating

3/5

About

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

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 35 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Astigmatism
  • Presbyopia
  • Farsightedness
  • Nearsightedness

Dr. Kenneth Earl Talbert M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1128 Duff Ave

1128 Duff Ave -
Ames, IA 50010
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New patients: 515-239-4460
Fax: 515-239-4437

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Patient Experience with Dr. Talbert


3.0

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Dr. Kenneth Earl Talbert M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 14 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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MARY GREELEY MEDICAL CENTERl

1111 DUFF AVENUE AMES IA 50010

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