Dr. Ernest M. Bhend M.D.
Ophthalmologist
6035 FAIRVIEW RD CHARLOTTE NC, 28210About
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
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
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