Dr. Kendall A Gibbs M.D.
Ophthalmologist
24 Bosworth St Barrington RI, 02806About
Dr. Kendall Gibbs is an ophthalmologist practicing in Barrington, RI. Dr. Gibbs specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Gibbs 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. Gibbs 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
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University 1982
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Presbyopia
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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