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Dr. Kenneth B Gum M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Kenneth B Gum M.D.

Ophthalmologist

5/5(7)
5199 N Royal Dr Traverse City MI, 49684
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5/5

About

Dr. Kenneth Gum is an ophthalmologist practicing in Traverse City, MI. Dr. Gum specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Gum 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. Gum 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 Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1984

University of Mi Med Sch 1984

University of Michigan Medical School 1984

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Shingles
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Strabismus
  • Astigmatism
  • Presbyopia
  • Chalazion
  • Dry Eye Syndrome

Dr. Kenneth B Gum M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 5199 N Royal Dr

5199 N Royal Dr -
Traverse City, MI 49684
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New patients: 231-935-0630, 231-935-8101
Fax: 231-935-0955, 231-935-0639

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Patient Experience with Dr. Gum


5.0

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Dr. Kenneth B Gum M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 7 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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