Dr. James Robert Overlease M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1004 Carondelet Dr Suite 405 Kansas City MO, 64114About
Dr. James Overlease is an ophthalmologist practicing in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Overlease specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Overlease 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. Overlease 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
University Of Texas Medical School at Houston 2003
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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