Joseph Arnold MD
Ophthalmologist
1 HOSPITAL DR COLUMBIA MO, 65201About
Dr. Joseph Arnold is an ophthalmologist practicing in COLUMBIA, MO. Dr. Arnold specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Arnold 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. Arnold 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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