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Dr. Ernest M. Bhend M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Ernest M. Bhend M.D.

Ophthalmologist

4/5(14)
1905 W 32nd St Suite 301 Joplin MO, 64804
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Ernest Bhend is an ophthalmologist practicing in Joplin, MO. Dr. Bhend specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Bhend 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. Bhend 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

University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine 2001

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Astigmatism

Dr. Ernest M. Bhend M.D.'s Practice location

Ernest Bhend

1905 W 32nd St Suite 301 -
Joplin, MO 64804
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New patients: 417-626-8082
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Patient Experience with Dr. Bhend


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Dr. Ernest M. Bhend M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 14 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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