Dr. Michelle Yao M.D.
Ophthalmologist
7400 State Line Rd Suite 100 Prairie Village KS, 66208About
Dr. Michelle Yao is an ophthalmologist practicing in Prairie Village, KS. Dr. Yao specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Yao 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. Yao 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.
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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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