Dr. Brian Keith Privett M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1650 1st Ave Ne Cedar Rapids IA, 52402About
Dr. Brian Privett is an ophthalmologist practicing in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Privett specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Privett 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. Privett 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 Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine 2007
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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