
Dr. John Rw Taylor MD
Ophthalmologist
4741 S Cochise Dr Discover Vision Cent Independence MO, 64055About
Dr. John Taylor is an ophthalmologist practicing in Independence, MO. Dr. Taylor specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Taylor 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. Taylor 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 Mo-Kansas City Sch of Med, Kansas City Mo 1976
University of Pennsylvania, PA 1976
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Multiple Sclerosis (ms)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Bell's Palsy
- Strabismus
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
Dr. John Rw Taylor MD's Practice location
Practice At 4741 S Cochise Dr Discover Vision Centers
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Nearest Hospitals
CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTERl
19600 EAST 39TH STREET INDEPENDENCE MO 64057TRUMAN MEDICAL CENTER LAKEWOODl
7900 LEE'S SUMMIT RD KANSAS CITY MO 64139