Dr. Kathy J Lentz MD
Ophthalmologist
Mason Eye Institute University Of Missouri 1 Hospital Drive Columbia MO, 65212About
Dr. Kathy Lentz is an ophthalmologist practicing in Columbia, MO. Dr. Lentz specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lentz 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. Lentz 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 1980
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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