Dr. Jerry W Tanner MD
Ophthalmologist
1101 S 70th St Suite 200 Lincoln NE, 68510Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Jerry Tanner is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lincoln, NE. Dr. Tanner specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Tanner 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. Tanner 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 Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne 1978
University of Nebraska College of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Presbyopia
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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Practice At 1101 S 70th St Suite 200
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1600 SOUTH 48TH ST LINCOLN NE 68506