Dr. Kathryn E Hodges MD
Ophthalmologist
715 Harmony St Council Bluffs IA, 51503About
Dr. Kathryn Hodges is an ophthalmologist practicing in Council Bluffs, IA. Dr. Hodges specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hodges 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. Hodges 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 Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1986
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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