Dr. Christina Gillmor M.D.
Ophthalmologist
6200 WESTOWN PKWY WEST DES MOINES IA, 50266About
Dr. Christina Gillmor is an ophthalmologist practicing in WEST DES MOINES, IA. Dr. Gillmor specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Gillmor 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. Gillmor 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.
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