Dr. Meenakshi M Desai MD FACS
Ophthalmologist
3000 Broadway Mount Vernon IL, 62864About
Dr. Meenakshi Desai is an ophthalmologist practicing in Mount Vernon, IL. Dr. Desai specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Desai 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. Desai 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
BJ Medical College
Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences 1967
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
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