Dr. Geoffrey T Tufty M.D.
Ophthalmologist
4405 E 26th St Sioux Falls SD, 57103Rating
5/5
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Dr. Geoffrey Tufty is an ophthalmologist practicing in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Tufty specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Tufty 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. Tufty 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 Sd Sch Of Med- Vermillion Sd- 1992
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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