Dr. Gerald Joseph Fivian MD, FACS
Ophthalmologist
12990 Manchester Rd Suite 202 Saint Louis MO, 63131About
Dr. Gerald Fivian is an ophthalmologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Fivian specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Fivian 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. Fivian 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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