Dr. Mark Y. Ivens M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2020 Kay St Knoxville TN, 37920About
Dr. Mark Ivens is an ophthalmologist practicing in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Ivens specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ivens 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. Ivens 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 Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1978
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1978
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Astigmatism
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
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