Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner MD
Ophthalmologist
1910 Nonconnah Blvd Suite 120 Memphis TN, 38132About
Dr. Elliott Kanner is an ophthalmologist practicing in Memphis, TN. Dr. Kanner specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kanner 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. Kanner 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.
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