Dr. David A Hanks DO
Ophthalmologist
715 Harmony St Council Bluffs IA, 51503Rating
5/5
About
Dr. David Hanks is an ophthalmologist practicing in Council Bluffs, IA. Dr. Hanks specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hanks 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. Hanks 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
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine 1980
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Migraine
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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Practice At 715 Harmony St
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