Dr. Robert Stickler Brown M.D
Ophthalmologist
5901 Westown Pkwy Suite 200 West Des Moines IA, 50266About
Dr. Robert Brown is an ophthalmologist practicing in West Des Moines, IA. Dr. Brown specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Brown 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. Brown 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 Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1968
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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