Dr. Richard B Kent M.D.
Ophthalmologist
845 W Chester Pike West Chester PA, 19382About
Dr. Richard Kent is an ophthalmologist practicing in West Chester, PA. Dr. Kent specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kent 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. Kent 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 Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1959
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1959
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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