Dr. Kevin Thomas Gallaher M.D.
Ophthalmologist
930 E Emerald Ave Suite 510 Knoxville TN, 37917About
Dr. Kevin Gallaher is an ophthalmologist practicing in Jackson, MS. Dr. Gallaher specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Gallaher 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. Gallaher 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 Mississippi School of Medicine 2011
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- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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